Medical Advisory Committee
Glutagen has established a Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) comprising of renowned healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders specialised in the space of gluten related disorders and inflammatory diseases.
Glutagen's MAC provides guidance and advice to our strategic objectives, including research, development of new technologies and all matters affecting the health and lifestyle of individuals with gluten related disorders.
Prof. Finlay Macrae AO (Chair)
Gastroenterologist
Prof. Finlay Macrae AO (Chair)
Gastroenterologist
Professor Finlay Macrae is Head of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Professor Macrae has public and private practices focusing on inflammatory bowel disease and familial bowel cancer. He draws on his mature clinical experience and active engagement in new advances in IBD to support his patients both in public and private. In 2016, he was awarded an AO (Order of Australia) for his work in genetics and genomics. He is a Master of the World Gastroenterology Organization, and Fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association and Royal College of Physicians
Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg
Adv Accredited Practising Dietitian
Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg
Adv Accredited Practising Dietitian
Dr. Kim Faulkner-Hogg is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and member of Dietitians Australia (DA). With a PhD in coeliac disease and the gluten free diet, Dr Faulkner-Hogg operates a private practice in Sydney, Australia, specialising in diets for coeliac disease, gluten free eating, irritable bowel syndrome, non-coeliac wheat sensitivities and food intolerances.
Prof. Nick Talley
Gastroenterologist
Prof. Nick Talley
Gastroenterologist
Professor Nick Talley AC is a neurogastroenterologist, has published over 1000 papers in the peer-reviewed literature, and is considered one of the world’s most influential clinician-researchers. Currently, Professor Talley is Editor-in Chief, Medical Journal of Australia and Distinguished Laureate Professor at the University of Newcastle. Professor Talley’s past leadership positions include Honorary Treasurer and Member of the Board: Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, Chair, Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) and President, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Dr. Sue Hookey
General Practitioner
Dr. Sue Hookey
General Practitioner
Dr Sue Hookey is a Director, General Practice Liaison, at Royal Melbourne Hospital, a member of coeliac Australia’s Medical Advisory Committee and a practicing General Practitioner.
Prof. Rupert Leong
Gastroenterologist
Prof. Rupert Leong
Gastroenterologist
Professor Rupert Leong is a Senior Staff Specialist gastroenterologist, Director of Endoscopy and Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Services at Concord Hospital, Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of Sydney and Macquarie University, Sydney Australia. Prof Leong is an executive member of a number of government bodies including the Agency for Clinical Innovation of NSW Health nominated for expertise in IBD and the Cancer Council of Australia Working Party on the revision of the clinical practice guidelines for colonoscopy and colorectal cancer, leading the section on surveillance colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease. Professor Leong was awarded the American Gastroenterological Association Fellowship by invitation on the basis of research excellence in 2012.
A/Prof. Simon R. Knowles
Associate Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology & Clinical Psychologist
A/Prof. Simon R. Knowles
Associate Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology & Clinical Psychologist
Associate Professor Simon Knowles is a recognised leading expert in the field of Psychogastroenterology, which is the application of psychological science and practice to gastrointestinal health and illness. Due to his expertise, A/Professor Knowles has multiple honorary clinical and research positions. A/Professor Knowles regularly provides lectures and workshops in relation to the psychological impact of gastrointestinal conditions, the interplay between the brain gut-axis, and developing and implementing psychological-focused interventions for individuals living with gastrointestinal conditions. A/Professor Knowles has developed multiple online resources and optimal health programs, including one for celiac disease (www.Coeliac.mindovergut.com).
Contact
Phone: (+61) 03 9087 5464
Level 1, 159 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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