Professor Meg Jardine is the Director of the CTC and Lead of Kidney Health Research. Her research has focused on investigating the progression and complications of kidney disease and diabetes, through randomised trials and epidemiological analyses. Her interests include the integration of clinical care and research endeavours, and the promotion of learning health system principles to contribute to effective delivery of care. She has experience in the design and conduct of national and international trials. Prof Jardine is an Executive Committee member of the International Society of Nephrology, Board Member of the Kidney Health Initiative, and former Executive Committee member of the international nephrology guidelines body, KDIGO. She is a specialist nephrologist at Concord Repatriation General Hospital.