Topic: Old Melburnians in Science and Medicine
A change in Foundation leadership
Julian Smith (OM 1975) is the new President of the Melbourne Grammar School Foundation.
A career fueled by a desire to be challenged
This year’s Australia Day Honours list includes an Old Melburnian who has helped to transform eye disease treatment here and overseas.
From Wadhurst to world-changing medical research
Paul Schreier’s path from an entrance scholar to his role fighting COVID-19 has been defined by a willingness to “roll the dice”.
Pursuing new knowledge from Mongolia to Melbourne
Associate Professor Kirsten Perrett’s (OM 1993) extensive achievements are built on a lifelong enthusiasm for exploring ideas.
From Perry House to NASA launch
The surprising story of Australia’s first satellite shows what happens when we believe in ideas that seem impossible.
A potted history of a medical breakthrough
Our School Archives includes a small pot. Its history is more significant than you might think.
Leading a transformation in the diagnosis of glaucoma
In his role at Specsavers, Peter Larsen is working to save the sight of thousands of people each year through better glaucoma diagnosis.
Pursuing ideas outside the traditional model
The Andrew Prentice Seminar Series fosters deep thinking, creativity and collaboration. Read more.
A medical research career begins in the French classroom
Surprisingly, Professor Simon Foote's (OM 1976) illustrious medical research career began in the French classroom.