Gemma Figtree

Prof. Gemma Figtree, MD — Interventional Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.

Prof. Figtree is a leading Interventional Cardiologist at Royal North Shore Hospital and a Professor at the University of Sydney. She serves as the President of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, driving collaborative research to tackle unmet needs in heart health. Her research is dedicated to uncovering the molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis, specifically aiming to identify biomarkers for "susceptible" individuals who lack traditional risk factors but remain at high risk for heart attacks.