John Kaldor is a Senior Principal Research Fellow and UNSW Scientia Professor. He holds a doctorate in Biostatistics from the University of California. Berkeley, and began his research career at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France.
With over 750 peer reviewed scientific publications that have been cited collectively over 30,000 times, Professor Kaldor has been a highly influential contributor to public health knowledge. Professor Kaldor is a past President of the Australasian Epidemiological Association.
The ocean, the bush and the local culture have drawn Professor Kaldor to the Northern Rivers for many years, and he has recently managed to spend more and more time at his home in the region.
As a researcher, he sees his role as both producing new knowledge, and making sure everyone has access to credible information about disease prevention that allows them to make the best possible decisions about their health.