A/Prof Michael Buckland is a Senior Staff Specialist and Head of Neuropathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, as well as a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney. He provides specialised neuropathology diagnostic expertise to RPA Hospital, the broader New South Wales clinical community, and NSW Forensic Services.

Beyond diagnostics, A/Prof Buckland serves as the Founding Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank and the Australian Veterans Brain Bank, along with co-directing the MS Australia Brain Bank. His impactful research, with over 100 scientific papers, notably includes the first cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) identified in retired rugby league and Australian rules football players.