Committees

There are three Committees operating under the Board, each with a Chairman and consisting of several Board Members and, when necessary, co-opted members of the community with a special expertise and/or interest in macular disease. All Committees have terms of reference approved by the Board and meet quarterly.

Audit and Risk Committee

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to oversee and enhance the credibility of the financial reporting process, external audit process, the risk management process, the internal control framework of the Foundation and review related party transactions.

The Audit and Risk Committee comprises Neil Wykes (Chairman), Ashley Chapman, John Fenwick, Robert Kaye and Paul Rogan.

Medical Committee

The role of the Medical Committee is to provide medical expertise, guidance and advice to the Foundation.

The Medical Committee comprises of A/Prof Alex P Hunyor (Chair), Dr Amanda Greaves, Dr Alex Harper, A/Prof Wilson Heriot, Dr David Hilford, A/Prof Anthony Kwan, Dr Tharmalingam Mahendrarajah, Prof Paul Mitchell, Dr Grant Raymond, A/ Prof Peter van Wijngaarden and Dr Xia Ni Wu.

Research Committee

The role of the Research Committee is to oversee and provide guidance on the Foundation's Research Grants Program.

The Research Committee comprises of A/Prof Anthony Kwan (Chair), Dr Fred Chen, A/Prof Samantha Fraser-Bell, Ms Imelda Lynch and A/Prof Peter van Wijngaarden.