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The following story is from our publication Taking the lead: 40 stories of impact. Professor Adrian Liston is leading the way in immunology research overseas. He was awarded the 2006 NHMRC Menzies Fellowship, which allowed him to work at internationally-renowned labs through the University of Washington in Seattle, where he continued his groundbreaking research into […]

Early screening for autism spectrum disorder will be improved in Victoria, Australia, thanks to the work of Menzies scholar Dr Josephine Barbaro and her colleagues at La Trobe University’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC). The Victorian Government has announced a $1.1 million package to support families to recognise and address the early signs of

The Menzies Foundation recently welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors, Ms Kathryn Greiner AO and Mr Tony Surtees. With a wealth of expertise and experience, the two new additions will complement the ongoing growth of the Menzies Foundation and our work in supporting leaders who have the capacity to make catalytic change

  For Menzies scholar Olsen Garland, one of the best things about being back in hometown Melbourne is the coffee. But even better than that, he recently had the chance to dip his career toes in new waters. The electrical engineer has taken a break from studying his MBA at London Business School to return

The following story is from our publication Taking the lead: 40 stories of impact. Renowned glaciologist and 2007 Menzies Foundation engineering scholar Adrian McCallum is taking a military approach to aiding disaster-prone environments, launching a three-pronged attack to assist in the safeguarding and reconstruction of avalanche-and earthquake-affected regions. Through his research, Dr McCallum, who served

Michel Coppieters has been appointed as the Menzies Foundation Professor of Allied Health Research at the Menzies Health Institute Queensland. Professor Coppieters is a physiotherapist with a focus on treatment of neurogenic disorders. He has a special interest improving musculoskeletal health and reducing persistent pain. Griffith University spoke with Professor Coppieters about his new role and you can

Menzies scholar Associate Professor Anina Rich has recently been elected to the Executive Committee of the Global Young Academy (GYA), which brings together young researchers to address global problems. Working alongside experts from around the world, Anina is the only Australian on the committee. “I’ve been a member of the GYA since 2015, and it’s

Back youth and take some risks was the advice of Sir Gustav Nossal AC, CBE, FRS when speaking recently about the Menzies Foundation’s new strategic approach to supporting entrepreneurs in science and technology. Sir Gus put his impeccable science credentials on display while speaking at the Menzies Foundation’s 40th anniversary dinner in a fireside chat

Photo courtesy Dimboola Courier Hard work and enthusiasm has paid off for Dimboola Memorial Secondary College (DMSC) student Sam Polack, who has received this year’s Menzies Centenary Prize. Each year the Menzies Foundation awards the $10,000 prize to an exceptional graduate from DMSC, a small school in country Victoria, to contribute to the cost of

The Directors, Council and staff of the Menzies Foundation have expressed their sadness at the passing of Professor John Coghlan AO, who served as Executive Director of the Foundation for over 10 years from the late ‘90s. Professor Coghlan had a range of senior roles with the Howard Florey Institute with which he was associated