Professor Briggs has combined a career of health policy and systems research; health policy and systems improvement; and clinical practice. This unique portfolio mix provides him with skills and real-world insights into health systems strengthening from the clinical coalface through to system-level reform. The focus of Professor Briggs’ research and policy work has centred on health systems strengthening, oriented around the delivery of equitable care for people with musculoskeletal health conditions and persistent pain across the lifecourse. The work aims to bridge the gap between health policy and research by working with Government and non-government partners to evaluate the development and implementation of health policy and health services relevant to musculoskeletal health. He holds a full Professor position at Curtin University, Australia; is a clinical consultant to WorkSafe Victoria; and has worked a senior consultant to the World Health Organization in musculoskeletal health and healthy ageing 2017-2025.