Who we are
ASSCR Committee Members
Executive Committee
President George Yeoh
Vice President Susan Hawes
Secretary Mirella Dottori
Annual Meeting and Awards Committee
Organises Annual Meeting Functions
Stephen Wood
Anna Michalska (Chair)
Gary Brooke
Sharon Clark
Peter Dallas
Stephanie Hughes
Billie Murray
Susan Hawes
Bernie Tuch
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.
Richard Mollard
Albert Mellick (Interim Treasurer)
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.
Gary Brooke
Anna Michalska
Richard Mollard
Susan Hawes
Megan Munsie
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
Gary Brooke (Chair)
Sharon Clark
Anna Michalska
George Yeoh
Buzz Palmer
Society Liaison Committee
Role: 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.
Richard Mollard (Chair)
Rebecca Skinner
Bernie Tuch
George Yeoh
Junior Investigators Committee
To establish a forum that can help provide mentorship and support for early career researchers.
Michael Wong (Chair)
Matthew Cook
Antonio Lee
Peter Dallas
Antonio Lee
Billie Murray
Mirella Dottori
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.
Stephen Wood
Rebecca Skinner
Bernie Tuch
Susan Hawes
Stephanie Hughes (Communications Officer NZ)
Kuldip Sidhu (Communications Officer Australia)
Membership and Nominating Committee
Recruiting and monitoring of membership, liaising with Finance and Audit Committee.
Stephanie Hughes (Chair)
Anna Michalska
Mirella Dottori
Web Site Development and News Letter Committee
Organises the Web and Newsletter content.
Louise Winteringham (Chair)
Nola Camden
Billie Murray
Susan Hawes