Dr Simon Towler has wound up his time as clinical lead for End-of-Life Care as he takes on his new role as WA Health’s Chief Medical Officer from mid-September.
Ear Science Institute Australia founding director Professor Marcus Atlas is the inaugural Chair of Translational Ear Science at Curtin University, while ESIA has appointed Rob Gordon as its board chair.
Psychiatrist Dr Roger Paterson has been awarded a meritorious service award by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ WA Branch at its annual conference. It recognises his many years of service as a leader in the field of ADHD.
Professor of paediatrics and co-founder of the ORIGINs project, Professor Desiree Silva, is the inaugural Director of Research at Joondalup Health Campus.
Perth Rotarian Ron Geary has been awarded the 2021 John Curtin Medal for his work to improve the health of children globally through polio vaccination clinics in India and plastic and reconstructive surgery in Fiji.
Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA Foundation and Edith Cowan University have signed a deal which will develop digital information to promote bone and joint health in young people, for use by educators and sporting groups.