2009 CSL Florey Medal

The 2009 CSL Florey Medal and $25,000 prize has been awarded to Professor John Hopwood, for his life-long work into the diagnosis and treatment of genetically inherited disorders that affect children with devastating clinical effects leading to progressive destruction of the brain and other organs. 

For more details, including a citation describing Professor Hopwood's contributions, see the full media release.

Professor John Hopwood, winner of the 2009 CSL Florey Medal.

The CSL Florey Medal nominations for 2009 opened on 30 April 2009 and closed at midnight AEST on 29 June 2009. The award recognises an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement for research primarily conducted in Australia.

The CSL Florey Medal winner was announced in Sydney on the evening of Monday 9 November in partnership with AAMRI (Australian Association of Medical Research Institutes) and CSL Limited. The winner will be available to promote biomedical research and discovery over 2010 through select and negotiated public and media engagements in line with the AIPS commitment to promoting science engagement.

The 2009-10 Florey Medal is proudly sponsorsed by CSL Limited.  CSL is a global, specialty biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions.

CSL is pleased to sponsor the Florey Medal recognising an Australian pursuing scientific excellence in their field. Through collaboration, CSL seeks to support the continuing development of a thriving medical research community in Australia.

You can find out more about the nomination guidelines and still view the 2009 nomination form here.  

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For further enquiries about the CSL Florey Medal and the Australian Institute of Policy and Science's commitment to furthering Australian medical research, innovation and discovery, please email us at cslflorey(at)aips.net.au or contact us.