Helena Teede
Helena Teede is an Australian clinician researcher.[1] known for her contributions to women's health, health equity, and implementation science. She is the Director of the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) at Monash University and a practising endocrinologist at Monash Health.[2] Teede holds an NHMRC Fellowship and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 for her services to women's health and medical research.
Her research spans women's reproductive and metabolic health, including Polycystic ovary syndrome,[3] pregnancy and menopause.
Affiliations and Education
[edit]Teede graduated with a medical degree from Monash University[4] in 1997 and trained as an Endocrinologist. She completed her PhD in medical research and an MBA in Leadership and Management. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences[5] and Honoury Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG)[6]
Research and Impact
[edit]She led the development of the International Evidence-Based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2018[7] and 2023,[8] funded by two NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence. Teede is currently leading a global initiative to rename PCOS, based on research published in The Lancet EClinicalMedicine, which found that the current terminology may misrepresent the condition and delay diagnosis and care[9]
Roles
[edit]In addition to her academic roles, Teede has held other national leadership positions, including:
- Executive Director of Monash Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre[10] (2015–2024)
- Council Member of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences[11] (current)
- President of the International Society of Endocrinology[12] (appointed 2025)[
- Project Lead, Project Lead of the MRFF-funded Women's Health Research and Translation Impact Network (WHRTN),[13] which has supported over 60 women's health research projects.
Recognition
[edit]- Order of Australia[14] 2021
- International Research Engagement Award, Engagement Australia,[15] 2023
- Honorary Fellowship of Royal College Obstetrics and Gynaecology UK[16] 2023
- International Laureate Award for Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology 2020 –US Endocrine Society[17]
- Walter Futterweit Award international award for Excellence in Clinical Research in PCOS 2020
- National Australian Medical Association[18] Women in Leadership 2024
- Engagement Australia Award for International reach in research and Translation 2023
- RANZCOG – Honorary Fellowship 2020[6]
- Diabetes Australia[19] annual award for the greatest contribution to diabetes 2018
- Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 2017[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Monash University". 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Monash Health". Monash Health.
- ^ "2023 PCOS Guideline Monash University". Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Monash University". Monash University. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ a b Teede, Helena. "Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences". Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b "Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG)". Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG). Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Teede, Helena. "International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2018" (PDF).
- ^ "International Evidence-based Guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2023" (PDF). 29 October 2025.
- ^ Teede, Helena J.; Moran, Lisa J.; Morman, Rachel; Gibson, Melanie; Dokras, Anuja; Berry, Lorna; Laven, Joop S.E.; Joham, Anju; Piltonen, Terhi T.; Costello, Michael F.; Norman, Robert J.; Bahri Khomami, Mahnaz (June 2025). "Polycystic ovary syndrome perspectives from patients and health professionals on clinical features, current name, and renaming: a longitudinal international online survey". eClinicalMedicine. 84 103287. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103287. PMC 12273733. PMID 40687737.
- ^ "Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre". 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science Governance". 29 October 2025.
- ^ "International Society of Endocrinology". International Society of Endocrinology. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Women's Health and Translation Research Impact Network Governance".
- ^ "Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor General". Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor General. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Engagement Australia". Engagement Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Royal College Obstetrics and Gynaecology UK". Royal College Obstetrics and Gynaecology UK. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "US Endocrine Society". US Endocrine Society. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Australian Medical Association". Australian Medical Association. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Diabetes Australia". Diabetes Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
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