Central Clinical School's OHS staff update

L-R: Rachael Borg, Rebecca Reismanis, Darren Partridge

Congratulations to Dr Rebecca Reismanis, who has been appointed to a new, ongoing position for a Senior Technical Officer focussing on the Departments of Immunology & Pathology and Diabetes. This new position was created to provide longer-term support for the school’s growing portfolio of research activities and projects. Rebecca had already been working in a similar role supporting our Departments of Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases and Gastroenterology during Rachael Borg's maternity leave. 

CCS staff recognised in Dean's Awards for Excellence

The Dean's Awards for Excellence were announced recently and CCS is delighted to report that two staff members have been recognised for their outstanding achievement within the Faculty. Dr Rachael Borg, Senior Research Services Officer, was awarded "Excellence in Safety" and Professor Robert Medcalf, Group Leader at the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, was awarded "Excellence in Research (Postgraduate Research Supervision)". Congratulations to both!

Professor Medcalf is deeply interested in fibrinolysis - the process our bodies implement to remove blood clots. He is investigating how we can use our natural clot busting mechanisms to help treat stroke victims. His interest in the chemicals in our bodies that can help reduce the long-term damage of stroke and also in other diseases of the brain including traumatic brain injury.