Paul Bird is a highly experienced rheumatologist and researcher, specialising in arthritis and rheumatic diseases. He earned his medical degree with Honours from the University of Newcastle, completed rheumatology training in Sydney, and obtained a PhD in MRI for Rheumatoid arthritis in 2005. Dr Bird has held specialist roles at major hospitals and managed a rural rheumatology clinic. He is committed to medical education and is the Medical Director of Emeritus Clinical Research Sydney, leading trials on advanced rheumatology treatments.

As a member of the OPAL group, Dr Bird focuses on improving rheumatology care through research. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in rheumatic disease and imaging, currently chairs the International Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Association, and actively contributes to global rheumatology research and education.

BMed (Hons), FRACP, PhD, Grad Dip MRI