Professor Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Melbourne
Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Professor Sue Walker is the inaugural Sheila Handbury Chair of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health at University of Melbourne and Divisional Chair, Perinatal Medicine at Mercy Health. She is co-Director of Mercy Perinatal with Professor Stephen Tong- a three pilar centre of excellence committed to care, education and research in high-risk pregnancy. She is a driver of knowledge translation through her leadership in professional societies and government advisory roles. Her research program is focused on improving detection and treatment of two leading complications in pregnancy responsible for countless maternal and infant deaths: fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia. In recognition of her roles in clinical care, research, professional leadership and education, she was made an Officer, Order of Australia in 2018, a Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Science in 2023 and awarded the Women’s Healthcare Australasia Medal of Distinction in 2023.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
