Dr Nicole De La Mata is a senior lecturer in biostatistics at the University of Sydney and a mid-career biostatistician researcher with expertise in health data linkage and advanced statistical modelling. She specialises in establishing enduring linked datasets to explore patient journeys and complex clinical scenarios, focusing on improving health service quality and equity. Her research centres on access to and delivery of care for people with chronic diseases, including HIV, kidney disease, and organ transplant recipients. Dr De La Mata has led or served as lead statistician on eight competitively funded studies, securing over $1.67 million in research funding. She has published 34 peer-reviewed articles, primarily in Q1 medical journals, with an H-index of 10. Her work has been cited over 400 times, with a field-weighted citation impact 25% above the global average. She is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences and a recipient of multiple research awards.