Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Prize for Discovery in Medical Research

The Prize is awarded in alternate years at the University of Sydney and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It recognizes discovery in medical research carried out at either University by a scientist under 40 years of age. It comprises an award of AUS$5,000 and a medal. It is awarded for a discovery which has made a major contribution to the understanding or treatment of disease and has achieved or has the potential to achieve therapeutic outcomes.

The Prize was established in November 2004 in honour of the Fund's Patron, Sir Zelman Cowen who served as Governor General of Australia from 1977-1982.

The 2008 Prize has been awarded to Dr Catherine Leamey, Discipline of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney.

More details about the award to Dr Leamey can be found here.

The 2008 Award will be presented to Dr Leamey at a special function to be held later in 2008.

Call for nominations for the 2009 award of the Prize will be made in August 2008 to scientists working at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Sue Freedman-Levy, Administrative Officer, Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund
Ph/Fax: + 61 2 9351 6558
Email: sueflevy@anatomy.usyd.edu.au

The 2008 Award of the Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Prize For Discovery in Medical Research will be sponsored by The Schwartz Foundation.