I have a broad background in topical drug delivery and skin science that has given me the expertise and leadership to make a significant contribution to research in this area. During this time I have worked closely with Professor Mike Roberts and this has resulted in a significant publication portfolio. I also have on-going collaborations with Professors Vania Leite-Silva (Brazil), Heather Benson (Cutrin University WA; formulation investigation) and Yuri Anissimov (Griffith University; pharmacokinetic modelling). I have made major contributions to Professor Roberts’ current FDA collaborative grants, both in the science and administration. I have also been Co-Investigator/Senior-Key Person on a number of FDA funded projects. In the course of a long career as investigator and administrator on significant peer-reviewed grants, including those awarded by the FDA and Chief Investigator on National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia grants (the major Australian medical research programme), I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience.