Prof Baber AM is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The Order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Prof Charlotte Hespe AM is a GP, Clinical Lead, and Co-Practice Owner at Glebe Family Medical Practice in Sydney.
Since 1996, Prof Charlotte Hespe has been a dedicated GP at Glebe Family Medical Practice (GFMP). She has led the clinic as Clinical Lead and Co-Practice Owner since 1999, combining her expertise in clinical care with a steadfast commitment to medical education and research.
In addition to her clinical work, Prof Hespe serves as Professor of General Practice and Primary Care Research at the University of Notre Dame, Australia (Sydney School of Medicine). Her dual roles enable her to seamlessly blend hands-on patient care with academic excellence, driving innovation in evidence-based healthcare.
Prof Hespe’s career is defined by her passion for General Practice as the foundation of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. With over 23 years of leadership at a national level, she is a prominent figure in medical education, research, governance, policy, and health systems.