Gordon Lynch

Gordon Lynch serves as the Director of the Centre for Muscle Research at the University of Melbourne and holds the position of Professor of Physiology. With a career spanning over two decades at the University, Lynch has progressively advanced through various academic roles, including Deputy Head of Department and Senior Lecturer. In addition to academic responsibilities, Lynch is the Scientific Director for the Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research, and presents a weekly health and fitness segment on ABC Radio Overnights. Lynch's leadership experience extends to serving as President of the Australian Physiological Society and as a Research Manager at Medibank Health Solutions. Previous roles also include Director and Research Manager at Fitness2live (Health 1st Pty Ltd) and a C.J. Martin Research Fellow at the University of Michigan. Educational achievements include a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Melbourne and postdoctoral work in Physiology and Gerontology at the University of Michigan.