Who we are
ASSCR Committee Members
Executive Committee
President Caroline Gargett
Vice President Michael O'Connor
Secretary Michael Morris
Treasurer Robyn Meech
Annual Awards and Conference Committee
Organises the Annual Meeting and Events
Kiarash Kosrotehrani (Chair), Stephen Wood, Robyn Meech, Susan Hawes, Bernie Tuch, Anna Michalska, Kuldip Sidhu
Finance and Audit Committee
Assists treasurer in the preparation of P&L, Statement of Cash Flows for an annual report and budgetary constraints for the AGM
Robyn Meech, Albert Mellick, John Haynes (@ResearchGate)
Government Affairs, Ethics and Public Policy Committee
The Government Affairs and Ethics Committee is a newly formed committee that aims to monitor Australasian regulatory laws affecting stem cell research. This committee will disseminate associated information to the ASSCR membership base and provide a way for the ASSCR members to voice opinions regarding such regulations
Anna Michalska, Megan Munsie, Michael Morris
Industry Committee
Provides insight to the ASSCR on new private entrants to the field and market position Acts as a focal point for liaison with interested industry partners. Recruits sponsorships
Anna Michalska, Michael O'Connor, George Yeoh
Society Liaison Committee
The Liaison Committee was formed in 2009 to provide a focal point for involvement and interaction with other national and international professional organisations with interests in stem cell technology
Bernie Tuch, Caroline Gargett, George Yeoh
Junior Investigators Committee
To establish a forum that can help provide mentorship and support for early career researchers
Huseyin Sumer (Chair), Robyn Meech, Mirella Dottori, Pru Plummer, Peter Dallas, Matthew Cook
Media Liaison, Public Education/ Communication Committee
To provide information about Australasian stem cell research to the general public and provide a focal point for ASSCR members to the media
Kuldip Sidhu (Communication Officer), Susan Hawes, Bernie Tuch, Stephen Wood, Michael Morris, Kiryu Yap
Membership and Nominating Committee
Recruiting and monitoring of membership, liaising with Finance and Audit Committee
Michael O'Connor, Mirella Dottori, Anna Michalska
Web Site Development and News Letter Committee
Organises the Web and Newsletter content
Louise Winteringham (Chair), John Haynes, Susan Hawes, Caroline Gargett
Other Committee Members
Margret Schuller (Trade representative), Rod Dilley, Robert Nordon
Previous Organising Committee Members (2007-2010)
Susan Hawes (President 2010-2012)
Albert Mellick (Treasurer 2010-2012)
Michael O'Connor (Secretary 2010-2012)
George Yeoh (President 2008-2010)
Mirella Dottori (Secretary 2008-2010)
Juliana Lamoury (Treasurer 2008-2010)
Stephanie Hughes
, Billie Murray,
Buzz Palmer, Gary Brooke, Sharon Clarke, Sharon Ricardo, Michael Wong, Peter Dallas, Richard Mollard, Rebecca Skinner, Paul Bello