Hassam is a PhD candidate at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne, with research interests in predicting disease progression in multiple sclerosis and understanding treatment change motivations. His work is driven by a passion for integrating medical and engineering technologies to improve healthcare outcomes. As the Data Manager of the BIS study cohort, Hassam oversees the management and integrity of study data to support high-quality research

Jasmin has been part of BIS for over 11 years, beginning as a research assistant and now coordinating the fieldwork team. She finds joy in the strong connections BIS has with its participants, families, and the wider community. Jasmin feels fortunate to work with such an engaged cohort and is inspired by knowing that their collective efforts are helping to shape better health outcomes for future generations.

Chloe leads participant engagement and data quality management for the Barwon Infant Study. She recently completed her PhD, which investigated autism incidence, co-occurring conditions, and the role of the gut microbiome in neurodevelopmental conditions.

Rachel Morgan, a paediatrician researching environmental and lifestyle factors in asthma, is leading the ongoing Asthma Sub-Study. She is interested in understanding the environment and lifestyle factors that may be associated with asthma development.