Professor Guy Marks is a world-leading respiratory physician and epidemiologist, whose outstanding contributions to the fields of asthma, chronic lung disease, tuberculosis (TB) and air pollution have transformed the national and global responses to these health problems. His sustained research through the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research has been recognised by major awards from the NHMRC, the Thoracic Society, the Ingham Institute and UNSW Sydney.

Professor Marks has made important contributions to training and policy development in lung health and TB control in Australia and internationally. His sustained leadership within the International Union Against TB and Lung Diseases led to his appointment as President in 2019.