The Colman Speed Honours Award is named after Professor Peter Colman and Professor Terry Speed.
Both Professors Colman and Speed are leading senior scientists in their fields. They have made significant contributions to the fields of structural biology and bioinformatics respectively. Both Professor Colman and Professor Speed completed Bachelor of Science degrees with Honours at university, as our Honours students do today.
The Colman Speed Honours Award includes a specially-commissioned engraved bronze medal created by Melbourne sculptor Michael Meszaros.
