Outstanding career recognised with national accolade We would like to congratulate Kolling Institute researcher Professor Sarah Hilmer who has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. look forward to contributing to the activities of the academy, particularly supporting younger researchers.
“Mentorship for health and medical researchers is a priority for me in my roles at Royal North Shore Hospital, the University of Sydney and the Kolling.” Sarah has worked as the Head of Clinical Pharmacology and as a geriatrician at Royal North Shore since 2005. Her research and clinical expertise is respected both nationally and internationally. Sarah leads a research program in ageing and pharmacology at the Kolling Institute and has contributed widely to the management of medication. She said she has been tremendously fortunate to have worked across clinical practice, research and policy,
Professor Hilmer is part of a select group of researchers who have been admitted to the academy, which works to advance health and medical research across Australia. She has joined the highly-respected organisation in recognition of her important contribution to healthcare and research. Sarah has welcomed the election, saying it was not expected. ‘I was surprised and honoured to be elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences,” she said. “I have great respect for the work of many of the current fellows and I
Professor Sarah Hilmer
with a wonderful network of mentors, colleagues and mentees. It’s been a good year for Sarah who was also awarded an AM for her service to clinical and geriatric pharmacology as part of this year’s Queen’s birthday honours.
Kolling researcher recognised with prestigious international award
“I am very proud to have been made a Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research,” he said. “While I have received the award, it’s actually a reflection of the wonderful work that has been done by all the researchers in my group over the years.” “It is an honour to be nominated by one of the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies (ICORS) – and in my case, the US Orthopaedic Research Society. “ICORS member organisations are represented across the world. They have a crucial role advancing orthopaedic and musculoskeletal research by promoting basic, translational, and clinical research worldwide.
Professor Chris Little has received a highly coveted award for his outstanding commitment to orthopaedic research. Professor Little has been elected a Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research at a key international conference in Edinburgh Scotland. The award is only presented every three years, with around 20 people across the globe receiving the accolade. Fellows are recognised for their leadership, service, achievement and dedication to the field of orthopaedic research. Chris has welcomed the recognition, while acknowledging the support he’s received.
Professor Chris Little
“This is an important part of progressing valuable research across the globe and improving long-term health outcomes.”
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