Monash CCS researchers receive Tall Poppy science awards!

Dr Doyle pictured fifth from the right and
A/Prof Abbott represented in photo, (centre)

A/Prof Anne Abbott and Dr Joseph Doyle have been honoured in the 2019 Victorian Tall Poppy Science Awards from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, awarded on 10 October.

A/Prof Abbott is a neurologist in Central Clinical School's Department of Neuroscience. She has been at the forefront of medical research regarding how to best prevent stroke, particularly associated with carotid arterial disease.

Tall Poppy award for Dr Joseph Doyle!

AIPS Board Member, Associate Professor Sarah Meachem,
Chair of the Selection Panel, Professor Mark Hogarth
 present Dr Joseph Doyle (centre) with his Tall Poppy award

(Image: courtesy Matt Irwin)

Dr Joseph Doyle, head of the viral hepatitis research group in The Alfred and Monash Department of Infectious Diseases, and Deputy Program Director, Disease Elimination at Burnet Institute, has been honoured with a prestigious Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) Tall Poppy Award.

Dr Doyle, who is also a practising infectious diseases physician, won a Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award for his community engagement and leadership in the epidemiology, management and prevention of blood-borne viruses – HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B.

Neurologist A/Prof Anne Abbott wins Tall Poppy Science Award

A/Prof Anne Abbott

Congratulations to Associate Professor Anne Abbott, who has received a 2019 Victorian Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, awarded on 10 October 2019.

A/Prof Abbott is a neurologist in Central Clinical School's Department of Neuroscience. She has been at the forefront of medical research regarding how to best prevent stroke, particularly associated with carotid arterial disease.

Congratulations to Eric Chow, 2017 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year!

Dr Eric Chow, 2017 Victorian Young
Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year

Congratulations to Dr Eric Chow, who has been awarded the "2017 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year". He says in his tweet, "I'm honoured & surprised I'm the @TallpoppiesAIPS of the Year! Thanks Prof @kitfairley for his nomination & my team @MSHCResearch @CCSMonash"

See more about the Tall Poppy scheme at www.aips.net.au/tall-poppies/tall-poppy-campaign/

Young Tall Poppy Science Award goes to Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon, MAPrc

Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon, of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, was one of six young Monash University researchers who have been recognised in this year's Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The awards, run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), are held state-by-state and celebrate the best and brightest young achievers across science. 11 Victorians in total received awards for their research achievements and leadership potential. See more in the 20/10/2014 Monash story.

Tall Poppy Award for Dr Kate Hoy, MAPrc

Dr Kate Hoy, Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, is one of four Monash researchers, eight Victorians in total, to be recognised in the annual Victorian Tall Poppy Awards. Kate is working to improve the quality of life and capacity to live independently for the 80 per cent of people with schizophrenia who experience cognitive impairments. She is developing new ways to improve attention, working memory and executive function for people with the illness, which is usually characterised by psychotic symptoms. See 9/10/13 Monash Memo story.