ABOUT US

OUR BEGINNINGS
AFARNet was developed by Professor Hylton Menz, A/Professor Cylie Williams and Professor Joshua Burns in late 2020, as a collaborative forum for foot and ankle researchers in Australia. AFARNet held its first meeting on March 31, 2021.

OUR MISSION
1. To identify the most important clinical research questions relevant to patients with foot and ankle disorders
2. To enhance the scientific quality and impact of foot and ankle research
3. To advocate for foot and ankle research support from funding organisations
4. To facilitate collaboration between research groups
5. To support the development of early career researchers through mentoring

OUR VISION
To establish a collaborative, cohesive and integrated network of researchers, clinicians, consumer representatives, industry partners and professional associations to enhance the quality, recognition, impact and funding of clinical research on foot and ankle disorders in Australia.