Recognising and Celebrating Research Excellence at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

Congratulations to the outstanding recipients of the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health Excellence in Research Awards 2026!

These annual awards celebrate the dedication and ingenuity of our researchers  who drive world-class clinical and translation every day.

Early Career Researcher of the Year

Dr Kirsten Furley, Department of Paediatrics

Rewards excellence by early career researchers who have achieved, or are currently achieving, exceptional research excellence and impact. The award celebrates the success of our up and coming research talent.

Researcher of the Year

Professor Suzanne Miller, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Ritchie Centre

Rewards an individual who has achieved exceptional research outcomes in the previous five years. This award celebrates individuals who have not only achieved a pivotal research outcome but those who also embody the Monash University values and exhibit exceptional leadership both internally and across the wider research community

Enterprising Research

Associate Professor Sarah Jones, Department of Medicine

Rewards research staff who have achieved, or are currently achieving, excellence in the development of effective strategic external collaborations of mutual benefit. The award celebrates partnerships with industry, government, and other organisations of significant depth and breadth that generate high-impact outcomes for the betterment of communities.

Team of the Year

MoLBi Team led by Dr Gwo-Yaw Ho

Rewards a team who has achieved an exceptional research outcome in the previous one to two years. Monash University is dedicated to research that spans the spectrum from discovery to impact, including challenge-led transdisciplinary teams and pure research teams. This award has been designed accordingly to reward research teams who have not only achieved a pivotal research outcome but those who also embody the Monash University values and exhibit exceptional collaboration both internally and across the wider research community.

Engagement and Impact

Residential In-Reach Team led by Associate Professor Peter Poon

Rewards excellence by research staff who have achieved, or are currently achieving, exceptional impact, particularly through transdisciplinary challenge-led research. The award celebrates success in collaborative working, partnerships, engagement and knowledge mobilisation activities that have led to significant community benefit.