Professor Matt Dun OAM is Professor of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Research and the Bill and Iris Burges Chair in Medical Science at the University of Newcastle, and Director of Brain Cancer Research at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). He leads the Cancer Signalling Research Group, investigating the molecular mechanisms driving childhood leukaemias and aggressive paediatric brain cancers, including diffuse midline glioma (DMG). His research integrates advanced proteogenomic approaches to identify therapeutic targets and develop more effective, personalised treatment strategies. Professor Dun is internationally recognised for his contributions to translational paediatric cancer research and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2026 for service to medical research, particularly paediatric brain cancer.