Alfred community members acknowledged with national honours

Honouring distinguished and conspicuous service, the list includes both current and former colleagues at The Alfred, including (pictured):

• Our outgoing Director of Research Prof Stephen Jane (pictured), for distinguished service to medical research, haematology and translational medicine and to advancing access to clinical trials in regional and rural communities.
• The late Penelope Jones, co-founder and former manager of Spleen Australia for service to medicine and spleen research.
• Neurosurgeon Dr Rondhir Jithoo, for service to neurosurgery.
• Respiratory physician Prof Robert Stirling for significant service to respiratory oncology as a clinician and researcher.

Also recognised were former allergy and respiratory physician, the late Prof Peter Holmes, as well as Ms Maryjane Crabtree, who served on The Alfred’s Medical Research Ethics Committee.

The generosity and ongoing support of two major Alfred philanthropists and Alfred Patrons was also acknowledged.

Paula Fox AO received a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to the arts, medical research, and to children and youth through philanthropic giving, fundraising and governance. Of note, was Paula’s role in the establishment of our Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre.

Additionally, Mr Gerard Ryan OAM was honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to sports governance, tourism and the hospitality industry, to business and the community through philanthropic contributions.

We congratulate each of these honourees, whose care of our patients, leadership, dedication or long-time generosity will continue to shape clinical healthcare for our community.