Dr Lachlan Henderson takes up the role of CEO of HBF in February. Born and raised in Perth, he has more than 30 years’ experience as a GP and in clinical and managerial roles, most recently at Epworth HeathCare, Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group.
Top Perth childhood brain cancer researcher Professor Nick Gottardo is Cancer Council WA’s 2022 Cancer Researcher of the Year. The Telethon Kids Institute researcher is head of oncology and haematology at Perth Children’s Hospital.
St John of God Health Care has appointed Professor Steve Webb as its new director of research. He has worked for more than 16 years as an intensive care physician at SJOG Subiaco Hospital.
Child health researcher Professor Donna Cross has joined the Healthway Board for a three-year term.
Multiple sclerosis researcher Dr Marzena Fabis-Pedrini is the 2022 Perron Institute Aspire Award winner for her work looking at the cause of MS and improved treatments.
A winner in the annual Curtinnnovation Awards is HerHelp. Developed by Curtin health sciences student Alexis McDonald, the mobile application helps women access wellness resources and mental health professionals.
Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation and Custodian Work Assist have appointed Robert Pierce as their new CEO.