She holds a Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship, and is Co-Chair of the Mindgardens Child and Young People Mental Health Initiative. Nadine has a PhD in Medical Psychology from the University of Sydney, and specialises in the development, trial and implementation of psychological interventions for children and adults with life-threatening illness. In 2010 she established Australasia’s first integrated psychology research program and clinical service dedicated to childhood heart disease, and is recognised as a leader in research investigating psychological and neurobiological aspects of critical and chronic illness.