PRIME MINISTER’S SCIENCE AWARD
04/11/2021
Prime Minister’s Science Award for BCT Researcher
Professor Sherene Loi has been awarded the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year, as part of the 2021 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious awards for outstanding achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science, mathematics or technology teaching.
For 20 years, the Prizes for Science have recognised remarkable Australians whose dedication to scientific research and innovation are solving the challenges of today and tomorrow, and has led the way in shaping the future of Australia.
Professor Loi was awarded the $50,000 Frank Fenner Prize for her work to translate scientific findings into innovative treatments that can improve the survival of breast cancer patients in Australia and around the world.
Professor Loi is the Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) Study Chair of the DIAmOND and NeoN clinical trials, a BCT Board Director and a member of the BCT Scientific Advisory Committee. She is the Head of the Translational Breast Cancer Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The 2021 awards presentation was held online and can be viewed at www.industry.gov.au/pmpri
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