Board

Board

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Board governs the institute, oversees our policies and guides our strategic direction.

Bringing together a wealth of experience to drive the vision of HMRI.

At HMRI, our commitment to leading groundbreaking medical research is steered by a distinguished and diverse group of professionals who make up our HMRI Board. With representation from our partners, The University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District, and our community, the HMRI Board guides our institute to achieve our purpose of transforming the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Kyle Loades

Kyle is Chairman of Active Super, a non-executive Director of Great Southern Bank, a non-executive Director of AMA Group, and

Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin

Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin is the current Institute Director and CEO of the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Australia’s largest regionally located

Professor Alex Zelinsky

Professor Alex Zelinsky AO is Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle. Prior to joining the University in 2018,

Professor Zee Upton

Professor Zee Upton, a biochemist by training, is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of Newcastle.

Elizabeth Sullivan

Elizabeth Sullivan MBBS MPH MMed MD FAFPHM is a Professor of Public Health and Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Health, Medicine

Tracey McCosker PSM

Tracey has worked in the NSW public health system for over 30 years and held the positions of Chief Executive,

Professor Chris Levi

Christopher Levi is an academic stroke neurologist, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science, the Executive Director

Raylene Gordon

Ms Raylene Gordon, Executive Director, Aboriginal Health, is responsible for the strategic direction, advocacy and planning of Aboriginal health and

Kristie Atkins

Kristie is a dynamic business growth and commercial leader. She is a Fellow of peak global body, Chartered Institute of

Donna-Maree Vinci

Donna-Maree Vinci GAICD, FGIA, MACS (SNR), ESG Leadership Certificate, currently holds the role of Non-Executive Director on the boards of

Darren Turner

Darren Turner is a recently retired Partner of PwC with four decades in accounting, business and corporate advisory, assurance, and

Claire Robbs

Claire is Chief Executive of Life Without Barriers, one of Australia’s most trusted not-for-profit organisations with services across Australia.

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Board governs the institute, oversees our policies and guides our strategic direction.

Bringing together a wealth of experience to drive the vision of HMRI.

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