6 October 2006
Four Monash University leaders have received honours from the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser.
The Dean and Deputy Dean of Monash's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, a member of the faculty's Foundation Board and the Director of the Wound Foundation of Australia attended the investiture ceremony at Government House yesterday.
The Dean of the faculty, Professor Ed Byrne was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), the Deputy Dean, Professor Leon Piterman and faculty Foundation Board member, Dr Alan Finkel, were appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM), and Dr Geoff Sussman, Director of Research of the Wound Foundation of Australia received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
Professor Byrne received his award for services to neurology as a clinician and academic, and to advances in medical research, particularly in the area of mitochondrial muscle disease.
Professor Piterman, who is also Professor of General Practice and Head of the School of Primary Health Care, was recognised for his service to family medicine through distance education for doctors in remote areas, to research and student training, and to international medical education.
Dr Finkel received his award for services to biomedical science, particularly through design and manufacture of a range of electronic instruments, and for his support of medical research and education. He is a member of the advisory board of Monash's National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Mr Geoff Sussman was honoured for his contribution to pharmacy, multi-disciplinary wound care as a clinician, researcher and educator; and for his contribution to the sports of diving and gymnastics.
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