Research advisors
April 6, 2016
HEALTH Minister Sussan Ley has
unveiled a new advisory board,
chaired by eminent scientist Ian
Frazer, to advise the government
on investing proceeds from the $20
billion Medical Research Future
Fund (MRFF).
The new Australian Medical
Research Advisory Board will
comprise leading experts in medical
research and innovation, health
policy and commercialisation,
including experience and
knowledge in philanthropy,
consumer issues and translating
research into frontline health care
services.
“Through their expert and
independent advice to the
Government, the Advisory Board
will play a key role in delivering
on the MRFF’s agenda to support
our world-class researchers
and reinforce our nation’s great
research reputation,” Ley said.
She said the MRFF is the single
largest investment in medical
research ever made in Australia,
with appointees including Professor
Peter Høj from The University
of Queensland, Professor Doug
Hilton of the AAMRI and University
of Melbourne, Professor Karen
Reynolds from Flinders University,
Dr Deborah Rathjen md of
Bionomics Corporation in SA, Mr
Yasser El-Ansary of the Australian
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Association, Ms Jennifer Williams
formery of the Australian Red Cross
Blood Service and Professor Anne
Kelso, ceo of the NHMRC.
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