Eleanor Milligan

Eleanor joined Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2008 as Academic Lead for Ethics, Professional Practice and Law bringing a strong multidisciplinary background in Ethics (PhD, BA Hons 1st), Science (BSc) and Education (Grad Dip Ed).

She is actively engaged with local, state and national bodies making contributions in healthcare ethics and education, organisational culture and governance, and professional regulation. She has a deep commitment to public service and the role of ethics, regulation and governance in building strong, effective and sustainable organisations that deliver critical health and education services across communities.

In addition to her role as Chair of Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Eleanor serves as a Member of Metro South Hospital and Health Board, Chair of Notifications Committee, and as Director of the Australian Medical Council. Former statutory roles include public assessor for the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and as a member of NHMRC Australian Ethics Committee (AHEC) where she led the development and implementation of Australia's first NHMRC clinical ethics capacity building guidelines.