Dr Sara Hungerford (MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, FACC, PhD) is a cardiologist specialising in structural heart disease imaging and a National Heart Foundation Senior Postdoctoral Fellow. She recently completed international fellowships at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, USA, and the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, UK. Her research focuses on advanced cardiac imaging techniques to improve understanding and prediction of haemodynamic responses to transcatheter valve interventions.

Professor Susanna Price is a consultant cardiologist and intensivist based at Royal Brompton Hospital. She trained at King's College London, and continued training in cardiology and intensive care medicine at a number of centres, including St Thomas', St George's and Royal Brompton hospitals, London. During her cardiology training, she undertook a fellowship in echocardiography at the Thoraxcenter under Jos Roelandt. On completion of her training, she was awarded the Jill Dando GUCH fellowship, allowing her to train for a further two years in imaging and management of the critically ill grown-up congenital heart disease (GUCH) patients.

Abdul-Rahman Ihdayhid is an Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiac CT Specialist. Director of Cardiologist Research at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Interest in cardiac CT and computational modelling in coronary and structural interventions.

Professor Jeanette Schulz-Menger is a cardiologist specializing in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR), with experience in the field since 1996. She holds a University Professorship in Cardiology (“Noninvasive Imaging with a focus on CMR”) and leads one of Europe’s few high-throughput CMR centers. This includes a dedicated clinical CMR scanner at Helios Clinic Berlin as well as advanced research infrastructure, including 3T and 7T systems, at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She has established the HELIOS-CMR network across Germany, enabling high-quality CMR in hospitals of varying sizes. In parallel, she has strengthened academic CMR by building a research network that connects CMR activities across all Charité campuses. Her group has developed a dedicated research outpatient clinic focusing on cardiomyopathies, inflammatory, and rare diseases, thereby bridging clinical care with translational imaging research. This work is closely linked to the research environment at the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) at Charité. Professor Schulz-Menger is deeply committed to CMR education and has founded a structured training program. She has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and reviews. She also served as Co-Lead Author of the recently published ESC Guidelines on Myocarditis and Pericarditis. Originally from Berlin, she combines her professional passion for CMR with personal interests in theatre, literature, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr John Mandrola is a cardiac electrophysiologist based at Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to his clinical work, he is widely recognised as a leading voice in contemporary cardiology through his writing, podcasting and public engagement. Dr Mandrola is known for his clear, patient-focused commentary on cardiovascular care, evidence-based medicine and the responsible use of medical technology. Dr Mandrola earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate medical training at Indiana University, where he distinguished himself academically and clinically, receiving the Outstanding Fellow Award. His training laid the foundation for a career focused on cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia management. Dr Mandrola practices as a cardiac electrophysiologist at Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky, where his clinical work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Beyond his clinical role, Dr Mandrola has become a prominent figure in medical journalism and digital education. He writes a regular and widely read column for theHeart.org, where he addresses developments in cardiology, clinical trial interpretation and healthcare policy. He is also the host of the highly regarded “This Week in Cardiology” podcast, which provides weekly analysis of major cardiology studies and news. Dr Mandrola additionally contributes to Sensible Medicine, a platform dedicated to thoughtful discussion of medical evidence and clinical decision-making. His work as a communicator has earned him a broad international following among clinicians and patients alike. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, reflecting his professional standing and ongoing contributions to the field of cardiology. Dr Mandrola is recognised for his contributions to cardiac electrophysiology as well as for his influential role in cardiology communication and education. His writing and podcasting have helped shape discussions around evidence-based practice, patient-centred care and the thoughtful adoption of new technologies in cardiovascular medicine.

Associate Professor Rebecca Perry is the Program Director as well as the Cardiac program stream coordinator for the Medical Sonography programs within the Adelaide University School of Allied Health and Human Performance. She has been a clinical cardiac sonographer since 1998 and has been involved in research and advanced echocardiographic techniques since 2003.