Dr Chris Bourke

Dr Chris Bourke leads Indigenous Science and Engagement at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Chris is a Gamillaroi man and Australia’s first Indigenous dentist. In an extensive career he has held clinical positions in the private and public sector including his own private dental practice, Aboriginal Medical Services, public hospitals and state/territory health departments. From 2011 to 2016, Chris was a Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, with various ministerial portfolios. Chris has postgraduate diplomas in Public Health and Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) and an MBA. He is an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry. Chris also serves on the Board of the Australian Dental Council.