Vale Associate Professor Bruce Davis, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Associate Professor Bruce Davis and his wife

From Professor Wendy Brown, Head of Department of Surgery, Central Clinical School

It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that A/Prof Bruce Davis has passed away.

Assoc. Prof. Bruce Braham Davis was appointed to the Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit at the Alfred Hospital in 1971 and also worked at Cabrini from 1985. 

Vale David Edwards, posthumously recognised for his PhD

L-R: Valma Edwards (David's mother), Vikki Edwards (his wife),
Associate Professor Priscilla Johanesen, Professor Robyn Slattery
and Professor Terry O'Brien, with a photo of David Edwards in
the screen projection

Vale Dr David Edwards, who was posthumously awarded his doctorate degree on 4 October. 

David was a PhD student in Professor Kathryn (Kat) Holt's group.

Professor Terry O'Brien, Head of Central Clinical School and Professor Robyn Slattery on behalf of Professor Kat Holt both spoke at the ceremony.

David enrolled in the PhD at Monash, after completing a Masters in Bioinformatics under the supervision of Professor Kathryn Holt.

Vale Dr Rosey Panelli, advocate for people with epilepsy

Vale Dr Rosey Panelli, who was a valued and beloved Department of Neuroscience member, colleague, researcher, friend and advocate for people with epilepsy. Rosey Panelli passed away after a short illness at the Alfred on 27 April. 

If you would like to join remotely to celebrate her life and achievements at 1.30 pm on Sunday 27 June 2021, (updated from the original 30 May date because of COVID) here is the live stream link: https://vividstream.com.au/panelli/

Rosey worked in the field of epilepsy since 1995, developing programs, resources and policies for patient support and community education. Her interest in epilepsy-related health policies and services led her to pursue a Master of Public Health and a PhD.