Sharon Hutchinson -Sharon Hutchinson is a Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health at Glasgow Caledonian University and holds an honorary appointment at Health Protection Scotland. She has over 20 years experience in conducting epidemiological research to inform on the design and impact of public health interventions. Authoring over 180 publications and PI/co-I on grants worth over £15 million, she leads a broad translational research programme on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) and other blood-borne viruses. Her research provided the key evidence to guide a public health response to HCV in Scotland, which culminated in Scottish Government investing significantly in their Action Plan (£100 million during 2008-15). The evidenced-based National Plan was the stimulus for WHO and the World Hepatitis Alliance staging their inaugural World Hepatitis Summit (involving governments and civil society representatives from over 80 countries) in Glasgow during 2015.

Kerry Chant, leads the Population and Public Health Division which has accountabilities for a broad portfolio of issues, including tobacco control, reduction of risk drinking and obesity, the promotion of physical activity, end of life care and organ donation. She has a particular interest in the response to HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B and Aboriginal Health

Alisa Pedrana is public health practitioner and senior research fellow at Burnet Institute. Her research career has focussed on Blood-borne virus/Sexually Transmitted Infections epidemiology and surveillance to inform prevention practice and policy. With a strong emphasis on research translation, her current work on Hepatitis C elimination is focussed on implementation science to strengthen health systems, enhance health service delivery and develop sustainable models of care.