Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Professors and have been elected to join the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Professors Goldfeld and Ranganathan were among 31 health and science leaders elected to the academy’s fellowship, which recognises the brightest minds in health and medical sciences.
Professor Goldfeld is a paediatrician at , Director of the , Theme Director and Co-Group Leader of .
Image: Professor Sharon Goldfeld
With a decade of experience in State Government as a senior policymaker in health and education, Professor Goldfeld’s research is focused on creating better systems, policies and services that aim to eliminate inequities for Australia’s children.
Professor Ranganathan is the leader of MCRI’s and a consultant respiratory physician at the RCH where he specialises in detecting and monitoring lung disease in young patients.
Image: Professor Sarath Ranganathan
He is a Principal Investigator of the Australian Respiratory Early Surveillance Team for Cystic Fibrosis (AREST-CF) and holds several international leadership roles within paediatric respiratory medicine. His research has led to a paradigm shift in the understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis.
