Dr Margaret Brumby AM

Monday, June 14th 2004

Congratulations to the General Manager of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Dr Margaret Brumby, who has been appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia - an honour widely recognised by the initials "AM".

Dr Brumby has been recognised "for service to medical administration and management of biomedical research facilities, particularly The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research."

Reflecting upon the honour accorded to her, Dr Brumby commented, "It's gratifying to see medical research recognised and valued by our community. It is a privilege to work with a team of outstanding support staff, who are committed to helping the research teams at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. Over recent years, technologies and regulations have changed dramatically, and it is a measure of their dedication that all the support staff willingly take up these new challenges and constantly learn new skills.

"Over the last eighteen years it has been my good fortune to work with some extraordinary colleagues and mentors who have made my daily life so challenging and rewarding. Sir Gus Nossal, Professor Don Metcalf and Professor Suzanne Cory, in particular, are inspirational leaders."

The Director of WEHI, Professor Suzanne Cory, said, "Dr Brumby's dedicated contributions over an eighteen year period have significantly aided The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to remain at the cutting edge of international research and to provide leadership to other national research organizations."

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