Prof Lazarus is on the faculty at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Barcelona. His decade-long career as a hepatitis, HIV and health systems expert at WHO was followed by three years at the Global Fund. He is on the board of the EASL International Liver Foundation and editor of Hepatology, Medicine and Policy.

Professor Hellard’s work aims to improve the health of the community by conducting high quality, policy-relevant and innovative research that addresses the major public health problems associated with infectious diseases, drug use and related behaviour. Currently a key focus of her work is the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in Australia and globally.