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Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor appointed

27 August 2008

Professor Christina Mitchell

Professor Christina Mitchell has been appointed a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor, joining six other professors honoured since 1995.

The Sir John Monash Distinguished Professorship is bestowed upon professors of distinction who have made an outstanding contribution to their discipline and the University.

Professor Mitchell's appointment recognises the leading role she has played in the transformation of biomedical research at Monash, first as the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which quadrupled its size and research budget under her leadership, and now as the Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences.

A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Professor Mitchell has also achieved a reputation as an outstanding researcher in the field of cell signalling, contributing significantly to the understanding of several diseases.

Professor Mitchell said she was surprised but delighted by the award.

"I think I have been very lucky to have worked with some wonderful, committed researchers during my time at Monash," Professor Mitchell said.

"No research is done in isolation and many people have helped me enormously during my research career.

"I see this award as recognition of the great Biomedical Departments we have at the Clayton campus, in particular in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology."