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.

Desiree Robson is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for Mechanical Circulatory Support with the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney Australia. She holds a BSc (Hons) and Post Graduate Diploma from Oxford Brookes University in England and has worked in the field of MCS for over 20 years in both England and Australia. Desiree has co-authored many articles and is actively contributing to ongoing research projects in the area of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS). She regularly presents at National and International Conferences and forums. Desiree is a member of various International MCS societies and nursing committees including ISHLT, ASAIO and ICCAC.

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 Laura Fong is a Cardiothoracic surgeon who obtained her Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2023. She also completed a PhD in congenital cardiac surgery. Her particular interests include coronary surgery, valvular heart disease, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and aortic surgery. She currently works as a Cardiothoracic surgeon at Westmead hospital, Norwest private and the Sydney Adventist hospital.

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.