Australian Academy of Science

three australian academy of science 2023 winners

Three UNSW scientists are honoured for cutting-edge research into climate change and ocean systems, nanomaterials and food and health, and DNA sequencing and gene activity.

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UNSW molecular cardiology pioneer Bob Graham has been elected Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Science and Secretary of Biological Sciences.

Diana Zhang

Diana Zhang will share her research on developing an advanced machine learning method that can diagnose Parkinson’s Disease from a chemical 'fingerprint'. 

Rebecca Guy

Professor Rebecca Guy has been honoured for her public health work for vulnerable communities, such as point-of-care testing for STIs and COVID-19.

UNSW Science Professor Gary Froyland

UNSW Sydney Science Professor Gary Froyland has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to mathematical research.

Marina Pajic and Jan Zika

Two UNSW scientists have been honoured for their research on the ocean’s role in the climate system and personalised treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Nick Murray

Leading UNSW conservation scientist Dr Nicholas Murray has been selected as Australia’s nominee for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education. 

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Two UNSW academics have been honoured by Australian Academy of Science for their research on the impact of ocean currents on the global climate and how forests evolve and vary across Australia. 

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UNSW's Professor Anushka Patel, Chief Scientist at The George Institute for Global Health, has been awarded the 2018 Australian Academy of Science Gustav Nossal Medal for Global Health.

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For his outstanding contribution to organic chemistry, eminent UNSW scientist David Black has been awarded the Australian Academy of Science 2017 David Craig Medal.

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