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Executive leadership of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.

Professor Danny Liew 

Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Professor Danny Liew

Areas of responsibility

The Executive Dean is responsible for shaping the Faculty's strategic direction, academic programs and research initiatives while ensuring the success and wellbeing of both students and staff.

Biography

Professor Danny Liew will start as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences in January 2025. He has over 25 years of experience in senior roles at Group of Eight universities and tertiary hospitals, most recently serving as Dean of Medicine and Head of the Adelaide Medical School.

Danny has led initiatives that strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration, developed sustainable research strategies, and delivered world-class training for healthcare professionals.

An expert in clinical epidemiology, health services research and health economics, Danny is committed to advancing consumer-focused, efficient and equitable health care, leveraging technology to enhance outcomes. His career has spanned academia, healthcare and government, with a strong focus on building strategic partnerships both locally and internationally.

Faculty leadership

Professor Sandy Brauer

Deputy Executive Dean

The Deputy Executive Dean supports the Executive Dean in guiding the Faculty’s strategy, leadership, and governance. They oversee health partnerships, international collaborations, and rural and regional education initiatives, driving programs that align with the University’s mission. As part of the senior executive team, they help shape Faculty strategy and deputise for the Executive Dean when required.

Professor Sandy Brauer

Contact

hmbs.ded@uq.edu.au

Professor Blake McKimmie

Associate Dean (Academic)

The Associate Dean (Academic) drives strategic leadership in teaching and learning across the Faculty. This role encompasses oversight of academic and student administration functions, as well as leading initiatives to enrich the student experience.

View Blake McKimmie's profile

Contact

hmbs.ada@uq.edu.au 

Professor Karen Moritz

Associate Dean (Research)

The Associate Dean (Research) leads the Faculty's research strategy, driving excellence, impact and engagement. This role also focuses on enhancing researcher capability and fostering a thriving research culture.

View Karen Moritz's profile

Contact

hmbs.adr@uq.edu.au 

Associate Professor Thelma Parker

Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement)

The Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement) provides strategic leadership to support the University's Indigenous strategy and strengthen connections with the Indigenous community. This role champions the Faculty's engagement with Indigenous students, staff, researchers, alumni, and the broader community.

View Thelma Parker's profile

Contact

hmbs.adie@uq.edu.au

Dr Zoe Cahill

Faculty Executive Manager

The Faculty Executive Manager provides strategic advice and operational leadership, supporting the Executive Dean, heads of schools and centre directors. This role oversees operations, manages professional staff, and drives initiatives to enhance the Faculty’s activities.  

Contact

hmbs.fem@uq.edu.au

Schools

The heads of schools are responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of our schools.

Professor Elizabeth Coulson

Head of School, Biomedical Sciences

View Elizabeth Coulson's profile

Contact

Marrianne Hamlet, Executive Assistant

sbms.hos@uq.edu.au 

+61 7 3365 9022

Professor Saso Ivanovski

Head of School, Dentistry

View Saso Ivanovski's profile

Contact

Katie Quan, Executive Assistant

s.ivanovski@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 8062

Professor Sandy Brauer

Head of School, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 

View Sandy Brauer's profile

Contact

Kylie Sharpe, Executive Assistant

shrs_executive@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 2317

Professor John Cairney

Head of School, Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

View John Cairney's profile

Contact

Colleen Ward, Executive Assistant

hmns.execassistant@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 6241

Professor Stuart Carney

Professor Karen Healy

Head of School, Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

View Karen Healy's profile

Contact

Sharon Boyes, Executive Assistant

k.healy@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 1847

Professor Peter Cabot

Head of School, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Peter Cabot's profile

Contact

Ee Ting Ng, Executive Assistant

pcabot@pharmacy.uq.edu.au

+61 7 3346 1854

Professor Jolanda Jetten

Head of School, Psychology

View Jolanda Jetten's profile

Contact

Dorothy Bathgate, Executive Assistant

j.jetten@psy.uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 6220

Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler

Head of School, Public Health

View Sheleigh Lawler's profile

Contact

Libby Kelly, Executive Assistant

sph.hos.ea@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 5512

Institutes and centres

The institute and centre directors are responsible for strategic and operational leadership.

Professor Lisa Nissen

Director, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health and Taylor Family Chair

View Lisa Nissen's profile

Contact

Davina Bonner, Senior Administration Officer

cbeh@uq.ed.au

+61 7 3346 6217

Professor Jason Roberts

Director, Centre for Clinical Research

View Jason Roberts's profile

Contact

Lisa Dingwall, Executive Assistant

uqccrexec@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3346 6074

Professor Monika Janda

Director, Centre for Health Services Research

View Monika Janda's profile

Contact

Trish Speechly, Executive Assistant

m.janda@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3176 4569

Professor Craig Munns

Director, Child Health Research Centre

View Craig Munns' profile

Contact

chrc.director@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3069 7362

VACANT

Director, Frazer Institute

Contact

Gemma Moore, Executive Assistant

fi.director@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3443 7018

Professor Maher Gandhi

Director, Mater Research Institute–UQ

View Maher Gandhi's profile

Contact

Rhonda Ploeger, Executive Assistant

execassistant@mater.uq.edu.au

Professor James Ward

Director, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

View James Ward's profile

Contact

Mikhalyn Campell, Executive Assistant

poche.director@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3443 4275

Professor Kevin Thomas

Director, Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences

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Contact

Elizabeth Sadowy, Executive Assistant

e.sadowy@uq.edu.au

Professor Pankaj Sah

Director, Queensland Brain Institute

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Contact

Janet Voight, Executive Assistant

pankaj.sah@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3346 6311

Professor Trevor Russell

Director, RECOVER Injury Research Centre

View Trevor Russell's profile

Contact

Ms Amelia Ince, Administration Officer

a.ince@uq.edu.au

+61 7 3365 5560

Associate Professor Geoff Argus

Director, Southern Queensland Rural Health

View Geoff Argus's profile

Contact

Irena Pinter, Executive Support Assistant

i.pinter@uq.edu.au 

+61 7 3343 9796