# Our leaders
**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/hmbs/about/leaders
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/bel/about/contact
Executive leadership of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.
## Professor Danny Liew
Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
### 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 is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. 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.
### Contact
[hmbs.execdean@uq.edu.au](mailto:hmbs.execdean@uq.edu.au)
## Faculty leadership
### Associate Professor Roma Forbes
#### Acting 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 Roma Forbes' profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16059)
##### Contact
[hmbs.ada@uq.edu.au](mailto: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](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1803)
##### Contact
[hmbs.adr@uq.edu.au](mailto: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](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/43410)
##### Contact
[hmbs.adie@uq.edu.au](mailto: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](mailto: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](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1188 )
##### Contact
Marrianne Hamlet, Executive Assistant
[sbms.hos@uq.edu.au](mailto:sbms.hos@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 9022](tel:+61733659022)
### Professor Saso Ivanovski
#### Head of School, Dentistry
[View Saso Ivanovski's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19549)
##### Contact
Katie Quan, Executive Assistant
[s.ivanovski@uq.edu.au](mailto:s.ivanovski@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 8062](tel:+61733658062)
### Professor Nerina Scarinci
#### Head of School, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
[View Nerina Scarinci's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1570)
##### Contact
Elyanna Fong, Executive Assistant
[shrs\_executive@uq.edu.au](mailto:shrs_executive@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3443 4602](tel:+61734434602)
### Professor John Cairney
#### Head of School, Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
[View John Cairney's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25474)
##### Contact
Colleen Ward, Executive Assistant
[hmns.execassistant@uq.edu.au](mailto:hmns.execassistant@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 6241](tel:+61733656241)
### Professor Riitta Partanen
#### Interim Dean, Medical School
[View Riitta Partanen's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1491)
##### Contact
[med.medicaldean@uq.edu.au](mailto:med.medicaldean@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3346 4636](tel:+61733464636)
### Professor Karen Healy
#### Head of School, Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
[View Karen Healy's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/720)
##### Contact
Sharon Boyes, Executive Assistant
[k.healy@uq.edu.au](mailto:k.healy@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 1847](tel:+61733651847)
### Professor Peter Cabot
#### Head of School, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
[View Peter Cabot's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/72)
##### Contact
Ee Ting Ng, Executive Assistant
[pcabot@pharmacy.uq.edu.au](mailto:pcabot@pharmacy.uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3346 1854](tel:+61733461854)
### Professor Jolanda Jetten
#### Head of School, Psychology
[View Jolanda Jetten's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/900)
##### Contact
Dorothy Bathgate, Executive Assistant
[j.jetten@psy.uq.edu.au](mailto:j.jetten@psy.uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 6220](tel:+61733656220)
### Professor Sheleigh Lawler
#### Head of School, Public Health
[View Sheleigh Lawler's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1627)
##### Contact
Libby Kelly, Executive Assistant
[sph.hos.ea@uq.edu.au](mailto:sph.hos.ea@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 5512](tel:+61733655512)
## 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](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5479)
##### Contact
Davina Bonner, Senior Administration Officer
[cbeh@uq.ed.au](mailto:cbeh@uq.ed.au)
[+61 7 3346 6217](tel:+61733466217)
### Professor Jason Roberts
#### Director, Centre for Clinical Research
[View Jason Roberts's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1526)
##### Contact
Lisa Dingwall, Executive Assistant
[uqccrexec@uq.edu.au](mailto:uqccrexec@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3346 6074](tel:+61733466074)
### Professor Monika Janda
#### Director, Centre for Health Services Research
[View Monika Janda's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11560)
##### Contact
Trish Speechly, Executive Assistant
[m.janda@uq.edu.au](mailto:m.janda@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3176 4569](tel:+61731764569)
### Professor Craig Munns
#### Director, Child Health Research Centre
[View Craig Munns' profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34130)
##### Contact
[chrc.director@uq.edu.au](mailto:chrc.director@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3069 7362](tel:+61730697362)
### Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani
#### Director, Frazer Institute
[View Kiarash Khosrotehrani's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2078)
##### Contact
Gemma Moore, Executive Assistant
[fi.director@uq.edu.au](mailto:fi.director@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3443 7018](tel:+61734437018)
### Professor Allison Pettit
#### Director, Mater Research Institute–UQ
[View Allison Pettit's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7452)
##### Contact
Rhonda Ploeger, Executive Assistant
[execassistant@mater.uq.edu.au](mailto:execassistant@mater.uq.edu.au)
### Professor James Ward
#### Director, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
[View James Ward's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25670)
##### Contact
Mikhalyn Campell, Executive Assistant
[poche.director@uq.edu.au](mailto:poche.director@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3443 4275](tel:+61734434275)
### Professor Kevin Thomas
#### Director, Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
[View Kevin Thomas's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16699)
##### Contact
Stephanie Hall, Senior Administration Officer
[qaehsadmin@uq.edu.au](mailto:qaehsadmin@uq.edu.au)
### Professor Helen Cooper
#### Director, Queensland Brain Institute
[View Helen Cooper's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1196)
##### Contact
Susannah Hawtin, Executive Assistant
[h.cooper@uq.edu.au](mailto:h.cooper@uq.edu.au).
[+61 7 3346 6311](tel:61733466311)
### Professor Trevor Russell
#### Director, RECOVER Injury Research Centre
[View Trevor Russell's profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/891)
##### Contact
Ms Amelia Ince, Administration Officer
[a.ince@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.ince@uq.edu.au)
[+61 7 3365 5560](tel:+61733655560)
### Associate Professor Melissa Taylor
#### Director, Southern Queensland Rural Health
##### Contact
Irena Pinter, Executive Support Assistant
[i.pinter@uq.edu.au](mailto:i.pinter@uq.edu.au "mailto:i.pinter@uq.edu.au")
[+61 7 3343 9796](tel:+61733439796)
## Contact us
Get in touch with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.
[Contact the Faculty](https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/hmbs/about/contact)