Geoff Thomas BAgSc, MAgExt, OAM
Following a successful career in agriculture in which he led research, adoption and policy at the highest levels, Geoff cared for his wife Mary four 4 years following her diagnosis with MND. During this time, they established the Thomas MND Research Group (TRG), a largely family funded philanthropic entity which has supported a range of initiatives, most of which have been centred on improving the wellbeing of those touched by MND. One such initiative is the MiNDAUS Partnership which apart from NHMRC, has received substantial funding and in-kind support from TRG, including Geoff being its Executive Project Manager. The Partnership which includes leading clinicians and service providers, has successfully developed and rolled out the MiNDAUS Patient Registry. The Registry has 900+ patients registered and aims to encompass 80% of patients in Australia.
Geoff has been a Board member and Chair of MNDSA and on the Board of MNDA. He currently Chairs to MiNDAUS/MNDA Committee, charged with improving patient care. He has been involved in previous initiatives to develop improved Guidelines and understands the challenges. Geoff has been and is currently customer representative on several health care research projects, and the coauthor of several papers in international journals.
He has well established networks, including industry and government, and is an experienced project manager.
