Laureate Professor Eric Reynolds AO FICD FTSE FRACDS Thirty years ago, a young dental researcher discovered a protein in dairy milk that repairs and strengthens teeth. Today, that protein, sold as Recaldent, is used by millions of people every day as they chew gum and visit the dentist.
Professor Jian Yang The publication of the human genome near fifteen years ago revealed that the human genome is complicated. Jian Yang has created pioneering new techniques to unravel that complexity and solve the ‘missing heritability paradox’.
Professor Dayong Jin We need new ways to detect the early stages of disease and cancer. Dayong Jin believes the key is for physicists, biologists, engineers and doctors to work together. And that’s what he’s doing with his team at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Mr Neil Bramsen In the outdoor classroom at Mount Ousley Public School in Wollongong, primary students are watching and recording bird sightings. They’re down at the beach assessing the level of marine debris. They’re reading, or just thinking, in the butterfly garden.
Mr Brett McKay Kirrawee High School has a rich history in sport and music. Its alumni include six Olympic athletes and several leading musicians. Today, thanks to the work of Brett McKay over the past twenty years, Kirrawee has become a force in science education as well.
Photos For hi-res versions please click on the photo and then right click to download the file. Jenny Graves – Prime Minister’s Prize for Science Eric Reynolds – Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation Jian Yang – Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year Dayong Jin – Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of…
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