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Our team

Our Team

At the heart of our passion for research

At Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), we bring the brightest minds together to transform the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our ecosystem is made up of more than 1,500 researchers, staff and students who all share a spirit of dedication and curiosity.

Our staff are here to lead and enable researchers and students to undertake medical research. Our team provides vital services that support researchers, from data sciences, health economics and clinical trials, imaging, grant development and more.

Executive Team

Frances Kay Lambkin
Institute Director and CEO

Professor Frances Kay

Brian Jones
Chief Operating Officer

Brian Jones

Emma Konik
Chief Strategy and Performance Officer

Emma Konik

Todd Williams
Chief Research Partnerships Officer

Todd Williams

Nicki Hodyl
Chief of Research Translation and Healthcare Improvement

Associate Professor Nicki Hodyl

Janine-Matthews
Senior Executive Assistant

Janine Matthews

Research Services

Fiona Richards
Head of Scientific Services

Fiona Richards

Janice-Besch
Head of Grants Development

Janice Besch

Dr Shanthi Ramanathan
Head of Impact and Evaluation

Dr Shanthi Ramanathan

Saadallah Ramadan | HMRI
Imaging Centre Manager

Saadallah Ramadan

Dr Victoria McCreanor | HMRI
Head of Health Economics

Dr Victoria McCreanor

Dr Patrick Skippen | HMRI
Head of Data Management & Health Informatics

Dr Patrick Skippen

Daniel Barker | HMRI
Head of Biostatistics

Dr Daniel Barker