Professor Scott Bell is an internationally recognised respiratory physician and research leader. His key contribution is enhancing understanding of the mechanisms of infection acquisition and transmission in people with cystic fibrosis. He has >300 peer-reviewed publications including multiple clinical trials. His research has impacted on clinical care by influencing policy and practice internationally, particularly in the field of respiratory infection spread. He has an outstanding record of mentoring early-career researchers and clinician-researchers across the multidisciplinary care team. He has provided leadership by establishing research strategy for the largest health service nationally, and as CEO of the Translational Research Institute.