ROBYN LUCAS

Head, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Robyn is a medically trained epidemiologist and specialist public health physician. She is Professor and Head of the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University, where she leads the Environment, Climate and Health theme. Her research focusses on risks and benefits of sun exposure, including for autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. Lucas leads the health chapter for the United Nations Environment Program Environmental Effects Assessment Panel for the Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depletion. Most importantly, she is the mother of four amazing young adults who are forging their own paths in STEMM.