Dr Aaron Adonopulos is a Junior Registrar at St Vincent's Public Hospital in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Department, with a background in Cardiovascular Physiology with a Bachelor of Medical Science Honours (Class I) from the Heart Research Institute and the University of Sydney, as well as an Anatomy Tutor at the Sydney Medical School. He has a particular interest in translational research, as well as Heart and Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Support having worked in the Transplant Unit at St Vincent's Public Hospital over many years.

Dr Sumita Barua is an advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney and conjoint lecturer with the University of New South Wales. She completed cardiology training at Westmead Hospital, PhD at St Vincent's Hospital and subsequent clinical fellowship at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, UK in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. Her research interests include cardiogenic shock, temporary mechanical circulatory support and cardiorenal syndrome in advanced heart failure.

Peter Macdonald AM is a Conjoint Professor of Medicine in the University of New South Wales, Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Unit at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and Head of the Transplantation Research Laboratory at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. ). His major research interests over the last 35 years have been in the areas of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, heart transplantation, donor management and organ preservation. He has co-authored over 430 peer-reviewed manuscripts (H index 78).

Andrew Maiorana is a Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Allied Health at Curtin University and Head of Department, Exercise Physiology, at Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia. Andrew has wide ranging research interests, from optimising exercise testing and training for patients with cardiovascular disease, to developing innovative approaches to clinical service delivery through remote monitoring and AI. He has a long-standing commitment to working with Aboriginal communities to improve the provision of culturally appropriate health services.

Cheryl Dickson is a CNC in Cardiothoracic Surgery+ CTICU at Westmead Hospital, Her role encompasses both the specialised ICU and the subacute cardiothoracic areas. She has more than 30 years critical care experience in various clinical roles including education, policy and as a CNC. She is Co-Chair (Metro) for ACI Intensive Care NSW CNC Advisory Group and a CONNECT member. She has post graduate critical care qualifications, a masters in public health (UNSW) and is a PhD candidate at USyd. Her research explores barriers to care in adult congenital heart disease.

Andrew Maiorana is a Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Allied Health at Curtin University and Head of Department, Exercise Physiology, at Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia. Andrew has wide ranging research interests, from optimising exercise testing and training for patients with cardiovascular disease, to developing innovative approaches to clinical service delivery through remote monitoring and AI. He has a long-standing commitment to working with Aboriginal communities to improve the provision of culturally appropriate health services.

Rochelle Wynne is a clinical academic nurse leader specialising in cardiovascular health, patient-centred outcomes, and health services research. She leads nationally and internationally recognised programs that integrate research into practice, strengthen workforce capability, and advance equity in care, with a focus on improving outcomes for people living with cardiovascular disease.

Dr Aaron Adonopulos is a Junior Registrar at St Vincent's Public Hospital in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Department, with a background in Cardiovascular Physiology with a Bachelor of Medical Science Honours (Class I) from the Heart Research Institute and the University of Sydney, as well as an Anatomy Tutor at the Sydney Medical School. He has a particular interest in translational research, as well as Heart and Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Support having worked in the Transplant Unit at St Vincent's Public Hospital over many years.

Cheryl Dickson is a CNC in Cardiothoracic Surgery+ CTICU at Westmead Hospital, Her role encompasses both the specialised ICU and the subacute cardiothoracic areas. She has more than 30 years critical care experience in various clinical roles including education, policy and as a CNC. She is Co-Chair (Metro) for ACI Intensive Care NSW CNC Advisory Group and a CONNECT member. She has post graduate critical care qualifications, a masters in public health (UNSW) and is a PhD candidate at USyd. Her research explores barriers to care in adult congenital heart disease.

Peter Macdonald AM is a Conjoint Professor of Medicine in the University of New South Wales, Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Unit at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and Head of the Transplantation Research Laboratory at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. ). His major research interests over the last 35 years have been in the areas of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, heart transplantation, donor management and organ preservation. He has co-authored over 430 peer-reviewed manuscripts (H index 78).