The University of Queensland
QLD Australia
Professor Eric Chung is Professor of Surgery at Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland in Brisbane and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney. He is the Chair of the Male LUTS and Past Chair of Andrology SAGs in USANZ and holds executive positions in various international organisations such as the Secretary-General for the Asia Pacific Society of Sexual Medicine (APSSM) and the Chair of the Surgical Committee at the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) as well as being appointed the Chair of the Peyronie's disease, Male Genitalia Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery Committee for the upcoming 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM). He currently heads the Educational and Research Office in Sexual Medicine (EROS) in charge of various educational and research activities across the Asia-Pacific region.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York United States of America
Dr Coleman is a urologic surgeon with clinical expertise in managing urologic cancers of the upper urinary tract (kidney, renal pelvis, ureter, adrenal) and prostate including use of minimally invasive surgical options with laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and image-guided therapies. He is the Vice-Chair in Innovation and Technology for the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and leads multiple multi-center clinical trials in the development of new approaches for organ sparing therapies in urologic cancers. These include partial gland ablation for prostate cancer and endoscopic treatment for upper tract urothelial cancer, a rare and often lethal disease. Dr Coleman also heads a laboratory research team with Dr Kwanghee Kim that studies the genomics of upper tract cancers with a translational focus on developing personalized, pathway targeted therapies for kidney sparing, curative outcomes.
Nepean Hospital
NSW Australia
Professor Mohamed Khadra AO is Professor and Head of Surgery at Nepean Hospital. Professor Khadra graduated from Newcastle University with a medical degree and has degrees in computing, education, and a doctorate in the neurophysiology of the bladder. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian Collect of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Professor Khadra is also a bestselling author and playwright. His books include, Making the Cut (2007), The Patient (2009), Terminal Decline (2010) and Honour Duty and Courage (2015). He has co-written a play with David Williamson called At Any Cost? He is also an artist studying at the National Art School.
In 2017, he was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for his work in Urology, Rural Health and Literature.
Hunter ENT
Newcastle Australia
Paediatric & Adult Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgeon (Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon)
Honorary Professor: Macquarie University
Conjoint Associate Professor: University of NSW
Conjoint Associate Professor: University of Newcastle
Kelvin considers himself incredibly fortunate to lead a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones. He is a highly skilled Surgeon with a diverse background in the healthcare industry. His expertise spans various fields, including clinical research, medical education, surgery, paediatrics, health policy, and Indigenous education. Kelvin completed his studies at the University of NSW in 1999 and earned his fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 2007. He is proud to be the first identified Aboriginal surgeon within RACS and is a member of the Australian Society of Head and Neck Surgeons (ASOHNS).
Kelvin's current practice is located in Newcastle, situated on Awabakal and Worimi Country. He specializes in Paediatric & Adult Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery). He has a diverse range of adult and paediatric patients, with a interests in Paediatric Airway, Cochlear Implantation, as well as Voice and Swallow disorders.
Deeply committed to his community, Kelvin actively serves on multiple advisory boards and committees. Throughout his career, Kelvin has dedicated himself to researching the causes of ear diseases and seeking effective interventions. He has become a strong advocate for improving ear health among Indigenous Australians, receiving various respected recognition for his impactful work. His research contributions include numerous published papers and book chapters, and he is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and events. Kelvin actively reviews articles for publication and dedicates time to teaching and mentoring allied health professionals, medical students, as well as medical and surgical trainees.
Kelvin's connection to the Worimi people of Port Stephens, NSW, Australia, influences his passion for improving health and education. He remains grounded by the support and inspiration of his family, who continue to play a significant role in his life. Kelvin's involvement in various projects and committees reflects his commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
NSW Australia
It is really important to find what sparks joy in your life. For Clinical Associate Professor Fiona Maclean that joy is sparked by diagnosing kidney tumours. She also enjoys most other genitourinary organs and sarcomas (but maybe not quite so much). Fiona has authored over 100 journal articles as well as two chapters in Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, and one chapter in Histology for Pathologists, both of which are premier textbooks in the fields of pathology and histology. She is passionate about teaching pathology and enjoys presenting lectures to people from all walks of life. She is the immediate Past President of the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP). In recent years she has developed an interest in the role of Artificial Intelligence in medicine.
Guy's & St Thomas Hospitals
London United Kingdom
Tim O'Brien is in his 25th year as a Consultant Urologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London. He specialises in Oncology with a particular interest in complex renal cancer, testis cancer and retroperitoneal fibrosis. He led the project to build the urology diagnostic centre at Guy's, a project which has set standards for diagnostics in the UK. His academic training was in Cambridge and Oxford from where his doctorate was awarded for studies in tumour angiogenesis. In a national ballot he was elected President of BAUS serving in the role from 2020-2022. Outside Urology he loves sport: eagerly awaiting the 2023 Ashes (written after the nailbiter at Edgbaston !) and he is a member of the governing council of the RFU in England.
University of Sydney and Macquarie University
NSW
Dr Vincent Tse is a urologist with a special interest in incontinence, urodynamics, urethral and female pelvic floor surgery.
He received a fellowship from the University of California Davis Medical Center in 2002-2003 in these areas.
He was a past Chariman of the NSW Branch of The Continence Foundation of Australia. He was scientific co-chair for ICS Melbourne 2021. For his contribution to female and functional urology to Australia and the Asia-Pacific, he was awarded the USANZ Society Medal in 2023 and an Honorary Membership from the Urological Association of Asia.