Professor Merlin Thomas is a clinician scientist and program leader in the Department of Diabetes at Monash University. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Medicine Science and Founder of RAGE Biotech. His research program is focused on understanding the mechanisms of diabetic complications and developing new opportunities for their prevention and treatment.

A/Prof Ralph Audehm is a GP of 35 years experience. An Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Melbourne, Department of General practice. He has a broad interest in chronic disease management, diabetes, heart disease and transitional research. He has owned his own practice, worked for NGOs as well as in the community health sector. He believes that primary care and general practice is the key to providing better health outcomes for all Australians.