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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 1,700 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-Lambkin

Brian Jones
Chief Operating Officer

Brian Jones

Emma Konik
Chief Strategy and Performance Officer

Emma Konik

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Chief Growth Officer

Todd Williams

Tegan Smith HMRI
Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer

Dr Tegan Smith

Penny-Reeves
Chief Research Excellence and Integration Officer (Acting)

Associate Professor Penny Reeves

Nicki Hodyl
Chief of Research Translation and Healthcare Improvement

Associate Professor Nicki Hodyl

Janine-Matthews
Senior Executive Assistant

Janine Matthews

Mariska Hansen
Executive Assistant

Mariska Hansen

Operations

Tim Smith
Head of Finance

Tim Smith

Amanda Filipevic
Head of Legal and Risk

Amanda Filipcevic

Tory Cummings
Head of Human Resources

Tory Cumming

Kathryn Skennar
Finance Business Partner – Corporate

Kathryn Skennar

Nathan Ryan
Finance Business Partner

Nathan Ryan

Candice Van Niekerk
Finance Business Partner

Candice Van Niekerk

Kylie Evans
Payroll and HR Officer

Kylie Evans

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Grants Compliance Officer

Trisha D’Accione

Michele Biles
Finance Officer

Michele Biles

Research Excellence and Integration

Reanna Moore
Business Support Manager

Reanna Moore

Sarah Walas
Business Support Officer

Sarah Walas

Bree Sumpton
Business Support Officer

Bree Sumpton

Clinical Trials

Naomi Knoblauch
Head of Clinical Trial Operations

Naomi Kmetyk

Rochelle Thornton
Clinical Trial Project Manager

Rochelle Thornton

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Clinical Trials Network Officer

Catherine Johnson

Cathy-Seberry
Clinical Trial Project Manager

Cathy Seberry

Nicole-Lachapelle
Senior Clinical Trial Project Manager

Nicole Lachapelle

John Lord Villajin
Clinical Trials Coordinator

John Lord Villajin

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Clinical Trial Project Manager

Flonda Probert

William Hamilton
Clinical Trials Coordinator

William Hamilton

Data Sciences

Chris-Oldmeadow
Associate Director Data Sciences

Associate Professor Chris Oldmeadow

Patrick-Skippen
Head of Data Management & Health Informatics

Dr Patrick Skippen

Daniel-Barker
Head of Biostatistics

Dr Daniel Barker

Kerrin-Palazzi
Senior Data Manager

Kerrin Palazzi

Lucy-Leigh
Senior Statistician

Dr Lucy Leigh

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Senior Statistician

Madeline Hinwood

Stuart
Senior Data Scientist

Dr Stuart Szwec

Simon-Chiu
Senior Statistician

Simon Chiu

Shaun-Grady
Senior Health Informatician

Shaun Grady

Sarah-Leask
Statistician

Sarah Leask

Jason Dizon
Statistician

Jason Dizon

Erin Nolan
Statistician

Erin Nolan

Joshua-Dizon
Statistician

Joshua Dizon

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Statistician

Ashleigh Stuart

Anna-Palazzi-Parsons
Data Manager

Anna Palazzi-Parsons

Jessica Aldcroft
Assistant Data Manager

Jessica Aldcroft

Emily Pollock
Assistant Data Manager

Emily Pollock

Caroline Kuhn
Assistant Statistician

Caroline Kuhne

Health Economics

Victoria-McCreanor
Associate Director Health Economics

Dr Victoria McCreanor

Simon-Deeming
Senior Health Economist

Dr Simon Deeming

Olivia-Wynne
Health Economist

Dr Olivia Wynne

Anthea-Bill
Senior Health Economist

Dr Anthea Bill

Finn-Hamilton
Trainee Health Economist

Finn Hamilton

Connor-Ballinger
Junior Health Economist

Connor Ballinger

Imaging

Saadallah-Ramadan
Imaging Centre Manager

Saadallah Ramadan

Shiami-Luchow
Senior MRI Radiographer

Shiami Luchow

Kristen-Fisher
MRI Radiographer

Kristen Fisher

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MRI Radiographer

Emily Grellman

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Indigenous Imaging Fellow

Jennifer Rumbel

Research Impact

Shanthi-Ramanathan
Head of Research Impact

Dr Shanthi Ramanathan

Priscilla-Viana
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Impact Officer

Dr Priscilla Viana Da Silva

Dr Kurtis Budden
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Impact Officer

Dr Kurtis Budden

Raquel Cameron
Research Assistant

Raquel Cameron

Scientific Services

Fiona Richards
Head of Scientific Services

Fiona Richards

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WHS Coordinator

Rebecca Jobson

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Technical Officer

Tess Symington

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Technical Officer

Jordan Weedon

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Technical Support

Kaylee O’Brien

Amanda Bielanowicz
Senior Technical Officer

Amanda Bielanowicz

Michelle CLout
Senior Technical Officer

Michelle Clout

Partnerships and Development

Giavanna Angeli
Head of Philanthropy

Dr Giavanna Angeli

Julia Berry
Senior Direct Marketing & Bequests Manager

Julia Berry

Catherine Raftos
Corporate Relations Manager

Catherine Raftos

Charlotte Ramen
Events Specialist – Philanthropy

Charlotte Raman

Gail Travis
Philanthropy Administration Officer – Community

Gail Travis

Georgia Elbeirouti
Project Administrator

Georgia Elbeirouti

Janice-Besch
Head of Grants Development

Janice Besch

Dr Steve Maltby
Grants Development Specialist

Dr Steven Maltby

Infrastructure and Facilities

Cameron Morton
Head of Infrastructure

Cameron Morton

Steve Wallis
Maintenance & Security Supervisor

Steve Wallis

Tina Levay
Infrastructure Services Coordinator

Tina Levey

Strategy and Performance

Mike Collins
Head of Marketing and Communications

Mike Collins

Phill Hall
Head of Transformation

Phillip Hall

Carol Duncan
Public Engagement Lead

Carol Duncan

Michael Newton
Brand and Content Specialist

Michael Newton

Natalie Edwick
Digital Marketing Specialist

Natalie Edwick

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Marketing Project Specialist

Indiana Tape

Tracy McKelligott
Media and PR Specialist

Tracy McKelligott

Shay Davies
Events Specialist – Corporate

Shay Davies

Emma Castle
Content Specialist

Emma Castle

Ethan Hamilton
Marketing Specialist

Ethan Hamilton

Mackenzie Kopple
Marketing and Communications Business Partner

Mackenzie Koppel

Melissa-Harris
Research Project Officer

Dr Melissa Harris

Mandie Rogers
Projects Delivery Lead

Mandie Rodgers

Paul Emanual
Reporting Analyst

Dr Paul Emanuel

Information Technology

Greg Garland
Head of Information Technology

Greg Garland

Matthew Richards
IT Power Platform and Security Specialist

Matthew Richards

Dhananjay Kumar
Information Technology Administrator & Support Officer

Dhananjay Kumar

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Margaret Cremona
Reception

Margaret Cremona

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Receptionist

Sophie Johnson-Holmes

Cafe and Catering

Kristen Jones
Cafe Supervisor

Kristin Jones

Angela Barwick
Cafe and Catering Attendant

Angela Barwick

Danielle Berrigan
Cafe and Catering Attendant

Danniell Berrigan

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Cafe and Catering Attendant

Cherie Heaney

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Cafe and Catering Attendant

Kristy Bourne

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Cafe and Catering Attendant

Julie Hutchison