Associate Professor David Colquhoun is a cardiologist in private practice, he is also actively involved in research and preventative cardiology. His specific interests include preventative cardiology, nutrition and psychosocial factors for heart disease. David was a member of NICM, International Olive Oil Council Scientific Committee and Gallipoli Research Foundation; and the Co-President of the Clinical and Preventive Cardiology Council of the Cardiac Society of Australian and New Zealand (CSANZ). David became a member of The Springfield Alliance in 2025 and has been Co-Director of the QLD Lipid Group since 2015 and a member of QLD AMA Committee for Specialists since 2024. In 2025 David set up the QLD “Infection ,Vaccines and Heart Disease Working Group”. He holds an MBBS from the University of New South Wales.
The role of the Board is to provide strategic oversight and direction for the Heart Foundation’s activities and ensure that those organisational activities are directed towards achieving its vision of an Australia free of heart disease and its mission to prevent heart disease and improve the heart health and quality of life of all Australians through our work in prevention, support and care and research.
The Heart Foundation is a National Health Promotion Charity with offices in each state and territory. The National Heart Foundation of Australia (Heart Foundation) is a Company Limited by Guarantee.
The Heart Foundation leadership team brings together experience from commercial, government and charity sectors to lead our fight for all Australian hearts.
Last updated21 May 2025
Last reviewed21 May 2025