Julie Campbell

Professor Julie Hazel Campbell AO FAA is an Australian vascular biologist specialising in vascular smooth muscle. She is a professional fellow at the Australian Academy of Science and holds two patents for vascular implant material. Campbell discovered in the early 1970s that smooth muscle cells possess various phenotypes that regulate their biology and reaction to disease triggers, such as heart disease. Additionally, she uncovered methods to sustain these cells in a non-disease state. This newfound knowledge advanced the comprehension of atherosclerotic plaque formation and offered valuable insights into potential preventive measures.

Campbell has received recognition for her work in leading research into the development of blood vessels naturally within a patient, known as the "grow-your-own" arteries technique, a technique that improves the effectiveness of procedures such as heart bypass surgery.

Early history and studies Campbell was born on 2 November 1946, in Sydney, Australia. In the fourth grade, she was selected to attend an advanced class that was specifically reserved for high achievers. She attended St. George Girls High School and completed the following studies:

1968: Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of New South Wales 1973: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at the University of Melbourne 1973-1975: Postdoctoral research in the Department of Zoology at the University of Melbourne 1976: Postdoctoral research in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology at University College of London 1977-1978: Postdoctoral research at the University of Iowa and University of Washington, USA

Family history At the age of 22, Campbell married Gordon Ronald Campbell. In 1975, both Campbell and her husband held the career position of postdoctoral research in the Department of Zoology at the University of Melbourne. In 1976, both Campbell and her husband followed their first Ph.D. supervisor, Burnstock, to the University College of London for a year to continue their postdoctoral research in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology. In 1978, the couple went to the University of Iowa for nine months, before going to the University of Washington in Seattle to finish their postdoctoral research. In 1973, she received her doctorate degree in neurology from the University of Melbourne.

In 1978, when Campbell returned to Australia, she was employed by the Baker Medical Research Institute in Melbourne. From this period, she obtained the career position as a senior research officer at the institution (1978–80) and Principal Research Fellow (1987-1991). In 1992, Campbell founded the Australian Vascular Biology Society, which she cites as the achievement she is most proud of. Additionally, she is the current chair of the Queensland Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, and a member of the council.

Recognition for achievements Campbell has won worldwide acclaim for her ground-breaking research into the domain of the development of blood vessels naturally within a patient.

Present positions Campbell is currently: Director, Wesley Research Institute, Wesley Hospital. Director, VasCam Pty Ltd. Member of executive committee (EXCOM) and council, Australian Academy of Science. Secretary of education and public awareness, Australian Academy of Science. Her main career is the director of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) for the University of Queensland.

Awards Campbell has been awarded:

The Wellcome Australia Medal and Award for 1995 Fellow of Australia Academy of Sciences 2000 Centenary Medal 2003 Queensland Greats Award 2004 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division 2006 Queensland Businesswoman of the Year 2007 — Public & Not for Profit Section

Publications 228 international scientific journals 2 international patents 65 lectures at the international conferences 4 books on cardiac muscle, vascular smooth muscle and tissue engineering of the arteries Grow Your Own Arteries