ShyamsundarMuthuramalingam AustraliaCentral Adelaide Local Health Network

Dr. Shyamsundar Muthuramalingam (Shyam) holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and is a kidney transplant recipient with personal experience in hemodialysis. Currently based in Australia, Shyam is a passionate advocate for consumer engagement in healthcare. Leveraging his lived experience and research background, he has become a leader in developing and implementing consumer and community engagement strategies for organizations such as the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, The George Institute for Global Health, and Kidney Health Australia. As the leader of \"The Network,\" a collective of 120 kidney patients in Australia, Shyam fosters collaboration between researchers and consumers. In 2021, he was appointed by the Australian Medical Council to represent the community voice in the accreditation of medical degrees by Australian universities.