Prof. Edward Ogden

Prof. Edward Ogden PSM is an accomplished Addiction Medicine Specialist and clinical expert in forensic medicine, currently serving at Austin Hospital since July 2023 and as a clinical forensic medicine consultant with Forensic Medical Consultants since 1994. With substantial experience at Goulburn Valley Health and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Prof. Ogden has significantly contributed to addiction medicine. Additionally, as a Professor and Deputy Director at Swinburne University of Technology, Prof. Ogden leads research in addiction and forensic medicine. A former Principal Medical Advisor for the Victoria Police Force, Prof. Ogden developed acute healthcare services for individuals in police custody and researched drug-related collision risks. Educational qualifications include advanced degrees from the University of Melbourne in medicine and criminology.