Professor Geraint Rogers is a microbiologist and Director of the Microbiome and Host Health Program at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. He holds a conjoint professorial appointment at Flinders University and is internationally recognised for his work on microbial ecology and its impact on human health. His research focuses on the role of the microbiome in ageing, infection, chronic disease, and antimicrobial resistance, with a strong translational emphasis. He has published extensively, leads multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to advancing microbiome science to inform healthcare innovation and improve patient outcomes.