John Hunter Hospital & The University of Newcastle, Australia

Professor Chacko is an esteemed clinician, academic, and thought leader in nephrology and renal transplantation. He is the Director of Renal Services at John Hunter Hospital and holds an academic appointment at the University of Newcastle, Australia as Professor of Medicine.

Professor Chacko brings a unique perspective to the field, balancing a substantial real-world clinical workload with leadership in research and education. His expertise spans diabetic kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, hypertension, cardio-renal syndrome, and renal transplantation. He serves as the National Scientific Leader for clinical trials in IgA nephropathy and diabetic kidney disease and is a widely published researcher.

Beyond his clinical and academic contributions, Professor Chacko is a strong advocate for early CKD screening, the dissemination of knowledge, and the empowerment of primary care specialists to implement guideline-directed medical therapies. His work has significantly advanced collaboration across disciplines to improve kidney health outcomes.

He also chairs the NSW/ACT Renal Advanced Training Recruitment Committee, helping shape the next generation of nephrologists. A key opinion leader and a frequent invited speaker at national and international conferences, Professor Chacko is widely recognized for his dedication to advancing nephrology through excellence in care, education, and research.