Dr Maree Faux
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Maree is a researcher in biochemistry whose doctoral studies involved the identification of novel protein modifications and an analysis of a new theory of enzyme regulation. Her post-doctoral studies in a new area of molecular biology, the coordination of cellular signalling, have yielded spectacular results. She is currently working at…
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Monash University Shaun is a NHMRC Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine, Monash University. His work has focussed on the regulation of platelet aggregation and adhesion, and new agents identified during his research have the potential to be important therapeutic agents in a wide range of thrombotic disorders. Shaun is now a Professor at…
Read More »Dr Michael Montalto
Frankston Hospital Michael is Director of the Hospital in the Home Unit at Frankston Hospital. His work in the area of quality indicators for Hospital in the Home programs is particularly important. Hospital in the Home is one of the most important innovations in service delivery in recent years and has the potential to contribute…
Read More »Dr Simon Foote
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Simon spearheads Australia’s research in genomics. He helped co-conceive, design and bring into operation the Australian Genomic Facility which provides access for all Australian scientists to high technology genetic research, and he heads the Genetics Group at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. His own laboratory is engaged in world…
Read More »Dr Steve O’Leary
Bionic Ear Institute Steve is a Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Victorian Ear and Eye Hospital and a Senior Scientist with the Bionic Ear Institute. He has made contributions to the field of cochlear implantation for over 15 years. He is currently an academic otolaryngologist with an emphasis on both clinical and pure research. Otolaryngology…
Read More »Dr Stephanie Brown
La Trobe University Stephanie is a Research Fellow in the Centre for the Study of Mothers’ and Children’s Health, in the School of Public Health, La Trobe University. Her research focuses on women’s views and experiences of maternity care, the impact of earlier discharge after childbirth, and mothers’ physical and emotional health in the first…
Read More »Dr Kim Bennell
University of Melbourne Kim is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and a practising physiotherapist who has developed an international reputation in this new discipline. Her research into the effect of exercise and other interventions on bone growth has attracted substantial external funding and her publication rate in…
Read More »Dr Kenneth Smith
Renal Medicine at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine in the UK Kenneth has published widely in the area of renal immunology and transplantation and has established a liaison between Cambridge University and Australia to allow young Australian researchers to spend a year of research at Cambridge University. Professor Smith continues his work…
Read More »Dr Douglas Hilton
Cooperative Research Centre for Cellular Growth Factors Douglas’ work included the discovery of a new family of proteins that act as biochemical brakes to damp down signals induced by cells to multiply and mature, and which are therefore potential targets for drug discovery. With colleagues, he is also heading a project to develop new mouse…
Read More »Dr Desiree du Sart
Murdoch Institute Desiree is a cytogeneticist who has characterised a human DNA sequence that can act as a centromere and therefore may provide the basis for a human artificial chromosome. She is currently Head of the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory at the Murdoch Institute. Desiree is the Group Leader of the Cyto-Molecular Diagnostics Research Laboratory at MCRI….
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