The Australian Craniofacial Unit
The Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation
The Institute of Cranio Facial Studies Inc

"Changing the face of the future"

For over 30 years, Professor David David, AC, has been a leader in Australia's health industry through his innovative work in developing the treatments, tools, technology, research, and systems required for providing total, long term health care for individuals with craniofacial deformities in Australia and internationally. His work has successfully bridged public and private sectors in Australia and overseas and has helped to bring university research and private industry and technology to the forefront of craniofacial treatments and knowledge.

A key component of Professor David's approach to total health care system delivery is his commitment to establishing an infrastructure that supports treatment, education, and research. To this end, he worked with the South Australian Government and the Commonwealth Government to create the Australian Craniofacial Unit for the treatment of patients. In 1984, with the support of Australian community groups, Professor David founded the Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation as a means of raising funds for patient care, education and research. More recently collaboration amongst the Women's and Children's Hospital, the University of Adelaide, and community leaders has seen the establishment of the Australian Craniofacial Institute to foster research and provide education and training in craniofacial systems of care. Professor David serves as the Head of Unit, President and Executive Chairman of each of these organisations.

Professor David has dedicated years of personal commitment to the craniofacial discipline - establishing the Australian Cranio Maxillo Facial Foundation and related organisations in Adelaide; founding the Australian and New Zealand Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, of which he is immediate past President; and training and establishing multidisciplinary teams in public and private hospitals across the Asia Pacific region. In addition, his contributions internationally are recognised by his inaugural Presidency of the Asia Pacific Craniofacial Association (recently completed) and his current role as President of the International Society for Craniofacial Surgery.

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