$50,000 Prize for Researchers advancing human health

Seeking Australian researchers who are following in Howard Florey’s footsteps Sir Howard Florey took penicillin from an idea to a drug that has saved literally hundreds of millions of lives. Today the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) are searching for a worthy recipient of the $50,000 CSL Florey Medal in 2015—someone who is following in Florey’s footsteps. “We are looking for people who have made significant lifetime achievements in biomedical science and/or human health advancement,” says Camille Thomson, General Manager of AIPS. The medal was established in 1998 by AIPS in honour of the Sir Howard Florey, and it has been awarded biennially six times over the years—to people whose work has transformed medicine and saved lives. “The Florey Medal recognises Australians whose work goes on to have a global impact and inspire the next generation,” says Camille. We honoured Barry Marshall and Robin Warren in 1998, seven years before they went on to win a Nobel Prize for their work showing that stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria, not by stress. We recognised Ian Frazer in 2006 for his life‐saving cervical cancer vaccines, and Graeme Clark in 2011 for his pioneering work on the bionic ear. Other winners include:  Jacques Miller (2000) who transformed immunology with his discovery of the function of the thymus  John Hopwood (2009) for his research into genetically inherited disorders affecting children.  Ruth Bishop (2013) for her discovery and research on the rotavirus over her lifetime. The medal is sponsored by CSL Limited. “We deeply appreciate the support of CSL, especially at a time when medical research around the world is threatened by tight budgetary pressures. This is a time when medical research needs champions, and with CSL’s help we intend to find and publicise the best in Australian science,” says Camille. CSL Florey Medal nominations close on 10 July 2015. The Medal will be presented in Parliament House, Canberra, on Wednesday 11 November at the annual dinner of the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes. For further information about the medal and how to nominate, visit http://www.aips.net.au/news‐ events/the‐florey‐medal/ . Contact: Camille Thomson General Manager, Australian Institute of Policy and Science Tel: (02) 9351 0811 email: [email protected]