Professor of Clinician Scientist and Program
- Professor Merlin Thomas is a clinician scientist and program leader in the Department of Diabetes at Monash University.
- He is also founder and Chief Scientific Officer of RAGE Biotech Ltd that is commercialising his discoveries.
- Dr. Thomas is renowned as a researcher, educator and medical storyteller with over 300 peer-reviewed publications, as well as author of best selling books, "The Longevity List" and "Fast Living Slow Ageing".
- He is also recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health Medical Science. His research program is focused on understanding the mechanisms of diabetic complications and developing new opportunities for their prevention and treatment.