Prof Tomasz Guzik's research focuses on understanding how inflammation and oxidation intersect in vascular biology, especially in the context of hypertension. His group most important contributions include understanding the mechanisms of oxidative stress and vascular dysfunction in humans (Circ Res, 2000; Circulation, 2002; JACC; 2008; J Clin Invest, 2022) and, more recently, the defining novel role of inflammation and adaptive immunity in hypertension (J Exp Med, 2007; Circulation, 2020; Circ Res, 2020). His most recent work focused on identifying neuroimmune reflexes controlling atherosclerosis (Nature, 2022). In 2021, he was recognised as a Highly Cited Scientist by Clarivate. He published over 250 original studies with top-cited papers receiving >1000 citations (WoS H factor – 65; with a total of 18900 citations). His group is currently funded primarily by the European Research Council, European Commission and the British Heart Foundation. Prof Guzik is an Editor-in-Chief of Cardiovascular Research, serves as a board member of the European Society of Cardiology, Chairperson of the European Society of Cardiology Research and EU Grants Committee, and Treasurer of the British Atherosclerosis Society.

Alex is an Aboriginal clinician/researcher who has worked his entire career in Aboriginal health in the provision of public health services, chronic disease care, health care policy and research. His transdisciplinary program of research focuses on documenting the burden and contributors to health inequality in Indigenous Australians, with a primary focus on cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and cancer. In 2022 he took up a new position as Professor of Indigenous Genomics for The Kids Research Institute and ANU.