Dr Curran is a paediatric endocrinologist working at Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth. She received her undergraduate degrees from St Andrews University and Manchester University in the UK. After moving to Australia she trained in paediatrics and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians specialising in paediatric endocrinology. In addition to being a physician she is currently undertaking her PhD through the University of Western Australia. Dr Curran has a particular interest in childhood obesity and childhood onset Type 2 diabetes and has previously worked in Canada to gain further experience in managing these conditions. She is the primary clinician for the Adolescent obesity clinic at PMH which provides multidisciplinary lifestyle programs for obese children and adolescents.