Meet Our Directors
Mr. Steven Nemes
Mr. Steven Nemes OAM is a commercial lawyer and founding Director of the Foundation. He is an Accredited Business Law Specialist and Accredited Mediator in the Sydney based firm Harris Freidman Lawyers.
Dr. John Gallo
Doctor John Gallo is a retired physician with a lifetime of experience in treating patients with haematological disorders, both in the public and private arena. He is a Senior Lecturer for the University of Sydney, based at the Royal North Shore Hospital.
A/Prof Samantha Hocking
Associate Professor Samantha Hocking is an endocrinologist with an interest in diabetes and obesity. She is based at The University of Sydney & Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where she is principal investigator of a number of clinical trials.
Prof. Bernie Tuch
Professor Bernie Tuch is a practicing endocrinologist and a diabetes researcher in cell therapies, both in the laboratory and the clinic. He is a founding Director of the Foundation, and separately of the NSW Stem Cell Network of which he is immediate Past Chairman.