Professor Hughes, a Torres Strait Islander woman (Wagadagam), leads in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health advancement as the Inaugural Clinical Research Professor at Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health, Rural and Remote Health, NT. With expertise in nephrology, her qualifications (BMed, FRACP, PhD) drive healthcare improvement for Indigenous communities. Recognised for leadership and impact, her awards, including the Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award and Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Doctor of the Year, affirm her dedication. A driving force in initiatives like the National Indigenous Kidney Transplant Taskforce and the Live Strong COVID-safe Frailty-Free after Starting Dialysis project, she champions equitable healthcare.