MB BS, DPHIL (OXON), FRACP, FCSANZ, FAHA

Professor Figtree is a clinician researcher whose principal clinical interests lie in the provision of rapid percutaneous intervention to patients suffering heart attacks, as well as advanced cardiovascular imaging of both myocardial and coronary pathology. She is a Professor in Medicine at the University of Sydney, and Research Lead for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Health at the Kolling Institute and for Northern Sydney Local Health District. She co-leads the Cardiovascular Theme for Sydney Health Partners, a NHMRC Advanced Health Research and Translation Centre and is the Chair of the University of Sydney’s multi-disciplinary Cardiovascular Initiatives.

Gemma was appointment a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List for significant service to medicine in the field of cardiology.