ACM members

Chair

Dr Susan Russell is a consultant paediatric haematologist/oncologist at Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH) Randwick. Her experience includes the management of children with leukaemia, lymphoma, solid tumours, and those undergoing bone marrow transplantation. She is Head of the Haematology Program, and Director of the Haemophilia Treatment Centre at the SCH and responsible for the management of children with bleeding disorders, thrombosis, haemoglobinopathies, and congenital and acquired bone marrow disorders. She is a member of the Vascular Tumours and Anomalies Clinics which is researching the utility of genetic testing of children with arterial, venous, and lymphatic malformations and their treatment with anticoagulants, novel agents, and targeted therapies. Dr Russell provides expertise in the field of paediatrics, haematology, and oncology.

Members

Dr Jasna Aleksova is an endocrinologist and clinical research fellow holding an NHMRC-funded PhD in metabolic disorders that has provided her with a deep understanding of research methodology, statistical analysis, and the accurate interpretation of data. Dr Aleksova has extensive clinical experience as a staff specialist endocrinologist at Monash and St Vincent’s Health and is the chair of the clinical practice committee of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society. She is actively involved in the development of clinical practice guidelines and the implementation of healthcare policy. Furthermore, Dr Aleksova leads numerous national osteoporosis education programs and contributes as an editor to international journals. Dr Aleksova provides expertise in the field of endocrinology.

Professor Terence Campbell is a clinical cardiologist and Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the UNSW. He is a previous member of PBAC, past Chair of the Therapeutics Advisory Committee of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, past President of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, and past Deputy Chair of the National Heart Foundation. He is currently the Chair of the Medical Devices and Human Tissue Advisory Committee (DoHDA) and was previously a member of the Advisory Committee on Medical Devices (TGA). Professor Campbell provides expertise in the field of cardiology.

Associate Professor Mark Danta is a Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine, UNSW. He is lead of the clinical Hepatology service, Gastroenterology Clinical Trials, and the Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Microbiome Research at the St Vincent's Applied Medical Research Centre, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. His translational research includes the development and clinical application of both medications and medical devices related to gastrointestinal disorders. Associate Professor Danta provides expertise in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Dr Divyanshu Dua is a medical oncologist currently serving as the Director of Medical Services at Central Gippsland Health Service. He is a consultant medical oncologist and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Dua is actively involved in teaching and clinical research, with a particular interest in treating genitourinary malignancies, especially prostate cancer, malignant melanoma, CNS tumours, and breast cancer. He also has a clinical focus on thoracic malignancies, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymoma. Dr Dua provides expertise in the fields of oncology and medical ethics.

Dr Madeleine Healy is a geriatrician and general physician. She has extensive experience working in the public hospital system and with Dementia Support Australia. Dr Healy has sub-specialised in the area of dementia, and the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). She is the medical lead for the Monash Health Cognitive, Dementia, and Memory Service, and also works for Dementia Support Australia. She has worked on clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease and is undertaking a PhD at Monash University in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. She is an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University. Dr Healy provides expertise in the field of geriatric medicine.

Associate Professor Ingrid Hopper is a clinical pharmacologist and general physician at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, and Associate Professor at Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Her clinical practice encompasses heart failure and care of older people. She is a clinician researcher with interest in the safe and effective use of medicines and high risk implantable medical devices. Associate Professor Hopper provides expertise in clinical pharmacology and general medicine.

Dr Adrian Hunt is a retinal sub-specialist ophthalmologist at Westmead Hospital and in the private sector. Dr Hunt was awarded a Master of Biomedical Engineering from UNSW prior to his specialist ophthalmology training. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Save Sight Institute in the University of Sydney analysing the real-world outcomes of retinal treatment using data from the Fight Retinal Blindness registry. Dr Hunt also has an interest in biomedical engineering and patient registries, and will provide expertise in the fields of ophthalmology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and specialist medical practice.

Dr Joel Iedema is a clinical pharmacologist and endocrinologist. He has an extensive history in clinical and medicines governance, and practises endocrinology and general medicine at Redland Hospital, Queensland. He is also a long-standing member and Chair of the Queensland Health Medicines Advisory Committee, and co-Chair of the Metro South Health Medicines Management Committee. Dr Iedema provides expertise in the fields of clinical pharmacology/pharmacokinetics, endocrinology, and general medical practice.

Dr Amy Kelly is a Staff Specialist rheumatologist at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, and a consultant rheumatologist (in both adult and paediatric rheumatology) in private practice in regional NSW. Dr Kelly has expertise in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, including expert knowledge of biologic medicines and immunosuppressant medications. Her current research in paediatric rheumatology focusses on patient-reported outcome measures, and consumer experiences of caregivers and their children giving her a unique insight into consumer perspectives of health care. Dr Kelly is the current Chair of the Clinical Resources Committee of the Australian Rheumatology Association and involved in the development and publication of clinical guidelines for rheumatologists, general practitioners, and consumers. Dr Kelly provides expertise in the field of rheumatology.

Dr Nicholas Larkins is a paediatric nephrologist and paediatrician (Metabolic Medicine) at Perth Children's Hospital. He is a member of the Western Australian Medicines Evaluation Panel, current Chair of the Paediatric Advisory Committee of the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand and member of the National Advisory Group of the Organ and Tissue Authority, Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee of Perth Children's Hospital, and Chair of the BPOzKids Clinical Advisory Group. Dr Larkins provides expertise in the fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, paediatrics and renal disease.

Dr Maya Latimer is the Director of Clinical Haematology, The Canberra Hospital. She is also co-supervisor for the cytogenetics and molecular genomics laboratory, ACT Pathology. Her clinical and research interests include lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and cytogenomics. Dr Latimer provides expertise in the field of internal medicine, particularly haematology.

Dr Wei-I Lee is a Clinical Immunologist and Staff Specialist at Canberra Hospital, with extensive experience in managing complex immune-mediated conditions. She has led specialised services, including the COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy Service across the ACT and southern NSW. Dr Lee is actively involved in clinical research and has participated in trials involving biologic agents and vaccines. Dr Lee provides expertise in the fields of immunology and paediatrics.

Professor Clement Loy is a neurologist with research interests in molecular genetics and clinical epidemiology. He leads a quaternary referral service and research group for people with Huntington Disease, at Westmead Hospital Sydney, with a special interest in clinical trials. He has also served as a member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. Professor Loy provides expertise in the fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, medical genetics, medical ethics and neurology.

Ms Joanne Muller AM has been a consumer/community representative in the health sector since 1994 and holds formal qualifications in science, teaching, law, and governance. Ms Muller’s current appointments include the NSW Nursing & Midwifery Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Working Group, Consumer Panel – Australian Living Evidence Collaboration, Chair of the Committee of Review Health Services Act 1997 (NSW), and Independent Chair of the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board. She has also worked with a multitude of national registration boards and health professional disciplinary tribunals. In addition, she is a solicitor of over 30 years standing, an occasional lecturer in law and health, and had a first career as a chemistry teacher. Ms Muller was recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours when she was made a Member of the Order of Australia. Ms Muller provides expertise in consumer health issues and medical ethics.

Clinical Associate Professor Rashmi Sharma AM has wide-ranging experience as a General Practitioner. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of General Practice at the Australian National University and has an interest in quality systems relating to prescribing, dispensing and regulation of medicines. She was a previous member of PBAC and is a current member of the Drug Utilisation Subcommittee. Clinical Associate Professor Sharma was awarded an AM for her service to medicine and provides expertise in the field of general medical practice in Australia.

Dr Theo Theodoros graduated from both pharmacy and medicines, with specialist training in psychiatry, at the University of Queensland. He works as a psychiatrist in both public and private settings. He also works with Queensland Health to deliver enhancements to the digital health and prescribing systems. Dr Theodoros provides expertise in psychiatry and pharmacy.

Dr Marc Walden is a pain medicine physician, specialist anaesthetist and ethicist at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Brisbane with more than 20 years’ clinical experience in private and public healthcare. He was a clinical lead for opioid stewardship at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and clinical lead for the statewide remote delivery of clinical services during the COVID pandemic. Dr Walden was a member of the statewide group that oversaw the implementation of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation in QLD. He is also a part time assessor on the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). Dr Walden provides expertise in the fields of intensive care, anaesthetics and medical ethics.

Professor Euan Walpole is a clinical academic in medicine with a strong background in the clinical use of medication and standards. He is currently the Medical Director for the Division of Cancer Services at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Metro South Health in Brisbane. His core speciality is in medical oncology. Professor Walpole provides expertise in the field of oncology.

Professor Peter Wark is the Director of Cystic Fibrosis and RES2, AIRMED, Alfred Health, Melbourne. He is a conjoint Professor of Medicine at Monash University. His research interests are airway inflammation in the context of chronic airways disease, innate immunity, the role of infection in chronic airways disease and translational clinical trial design. He is the Director for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis clinic at the Alfred hospital that manages the Victorian state-wide Cystic Fibrosis service and provides support to people with bronchiectasis and chronic suppurative lung disease. He works in the severe asthma clinic and general respiratory clinics at the Alfred with a special interest in complex airways disease. Professor Wark provides expertise in the fields of immunology and respiratory disease.