Message from Head of School
Kia ora koutou
Reading through the accumulated items in the School Newsletter it is clearly evident that 2019 has been another successful year for the School of Medical Sciences. Our staff and students have excelled across the domains of research teaching and leadership as is shown by the number of awards, research grants and peer esteem that was generated.
This year saw the implementation of the Technical Services Review, which while stressful like most change process, has improved the career progression for our highly valued technical staff.
Our first cohort of Undergraduate Medical Imaging Students were enrolled in 2019, and I commend the Medical Imaging Team for their efforts in making this programme a reality.
2019 marked the retirement of long serving staff members Hilary Holloway (Anatomy and BIRU) and Professor Bill Wilson (ACSRC), plus the departure of our excellent School Accountant Emi Barlow.
At the end of the year we have seen a number of academic staff recognized by the University for their performance through the academic promotion process. While I congratulate all staff who were promoted, I would especially like congratulate the School’s newest Professor’s: Bob Anderson, Alan Davidson and Clare Wall.
So as the end of the year rapidly approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contributions to the School’s success and to wish you and your whānau a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy the summer break and I look forward to see you refreshed, relaxed and ready to tackle 2020.
Ngā mihi o te tau hou
Paul
New staff
Dr Ally Choi joined Dr Maggie Kalev-Zylinska’s lab as a research fellow in the Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology.
Postgraduate success
Connor Clemett, completed his PhD oral and did an excellent job of defending his thesis.
2022 Pacific Channel Women in STEM Commercialisation award
Please join me in congratulating Dr Anna Ponnampalam, who is the inaugural recipient of the 2022 Pacific Channel Women in STEM Commercialisation award.
Staff success
Congratulation to the below Academic staff who have been promoted.
ACODE-TEL 2022 award
The FMHS H5P community of practice received a highly commended ACODE-TEL 2022 award.
Stuart Glasson Special Achievement Award
Congratulations to Anthony Davies and Lisa Wong from the Department of Physiology.
Staff success
Congratulations to Dr Kelly Zhou on her success at the Summit Conference for her Decode Science 2nd Place Research Presentation Award.
Staff appointment
It is a pleasure to inform you that Dr Andrea Doubleday has been appointed/transferred to the Senior Lecturer scale from her current role as a PTF.
Marsden grant success
Congratulations to Dr Kim Mellor (PI), Dr Lea Delbridge, Dr Gus Grey and Assoc Prof Troy Merry from the Department of Physiology for receiving a Marsden grant!