2016 WA Award Winners

  • Dr Danail Obreschkow

      International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, University of Western Australia  Astrophysics     There are ten times more stars … Read More »

  • Dr Olivier Van Aken

      University of Western Australia  Plant Biology       Dr Olivier Van Aken’s research focuses on how plant mitochondria … Read More »

  • Dr Gianina Ravenscroft

      Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research  Neurogenetics       Dr Gianina Ravenscroft looks at the genetic causes of … Read More »

  • Dr Ruth Thornton

      University of Western Australia  Child Health       Respiratory infections are the most common cause of hospitalisation for … Read More »

  • Associate Professor Chris Abbiss

      Edith Cowan University  Exercise and Health Science – Physiology       Associate Professor Chris Abbiss’ research focuses on … Read More »

  • Dr Garth Maker

      Murdoch University  Biochemistry       In 2011, $1.2 billion was spent on complementary and alternative medicines in Australia, … Read More »

  • Dr Ivy Wong

      International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, University of Western Australia Astrophysics     Dr Ivy Wong investigates how galaxies … Read More »