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INTRODUCTION
The Australasian Division came into existence as an unincorporated body in 1993. It held its Inaugural Meeting on 30 June, 1973 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital under the presidency of Dr. Vincent J. McGovern. The
Division was incorporated in June 1984 "to conduct the operations of the International Academy of Pathology, Inc and to promote the objectives of that Academy in any part of the Commonwealth of Australia, the
Dominion of New Zealand, the independent states of Papua New Guinea and in such other countries and territories in the south west Pacific region in which there is no existing division of the International Academy of
Pathology Inc." The Division has flourished under a succession of committed Presidents, Board members and an enthusiastic, motivated and growing membership. The Division has had the honour of having one of its
past-Presidents, Dr. Philip W. Allen, serve as International President (1995 – 1997). Professor Robin Cooke from the Division has been an outstanding Editor of "International Pathology", the news bulletin of the
International Academy of Pathology (IAP) for several years. The Division had the distinction of hosting the XIV International Congress of the Academy in Sydney in 1982, and is proud to again be host for the XXV
Congress in Brisbane in 2004.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology, paraphrased from the Memorandum of Association, are:
- To conduct the operations of the International Academy of Pathology and to promote its objectives in the Division.
- To foster education, research and to advance knowledge in pathology.
- To institute and arrange lectures, seminars, symposia, demonstrations and to provide a forum for the discussion and dissemination of information
relevant to pathology and related matters.
- To provide facilities for education and research into the various branches of learning in pathology.
- To assist tertiary institutions to develop appropriate courses calculated to advance education in pathology.
- To provide financial assistance through scholarships and travelling grants for persons engaged in education or research to advance the knowledge of
pathology.
- To disseminate printed and any other means of communication to further the purpose of the Division.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is comprised of the President, President-Elect, the immediate Past President, the Treasurer, the Honorary Secretary, two persons
resident in the state of New South Wales, one person resident in each of the other states of Australia, one person resident in New Zealand and ex-officio members.
The present Board members are -
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President:
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Prof Brett Delahunt
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Past President:
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Dr John Pedersen
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President Elect:
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Dr Richard Jaworski
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Secretary:
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Dr. S. Fairy
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Treasurer:
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Dr. J. Nankervis
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Regional Vice President
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Dr. R. Eckstein
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Editor Newsletter
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Prof. R. Cooke
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Councillors for -
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New South Wales:
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Drs. V. Howard and C. Soon Lee
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Victoria:
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Vacant
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Queensland:
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Dr. J. Kencian
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South Australia:
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Dr. D. Ellis
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Tasmania:
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Dr. Gina Skuza
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New Zealand
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Dr. Peter Bethwaite
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Western Australia:
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Dr. B. De Boer
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PAST PRESIDENTS
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1973-1978
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Dr Vincent J McGovern
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1980-1981
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Dr Theodore J Constance
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1982-1983
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Dr Alan Palmer
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1984-1985
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Dr Phil Allen
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1986-1987
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Dr Robin Cooke
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1988-1989
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Dr Keith Shilkin
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1990-1991
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Dr Roger Sinclair
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1992-1993
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Professor H Kon Muller
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1994-1995
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Dr Denis Moir
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1996-1997
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Professor Anthony S-Y Leong
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1998-1999
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Associate Professor Ron Newland
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2000-2001
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Dr Dominic Spagnolo
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2002-2003
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Dr Robert Eckstein
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2004-2005
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Dr Warick Delprado
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2006-2007
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Dr John Pedersen
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DISTINGUISHED PATHOLOGISTS
It is the prerogative of each President to award the Distinguished Pathologist medal to a pathologist who has made an outstanding contribution to the discipline of pathology.
The recipient is honoured with a medallion embossed with the IAP insignia and with a certificate from the Australasian Division. Listed below are the recipients of this award:
- Dr Theodore J. Constance - 1991
- Dr (Jack) John H. Little - 1993
- Dr Philip W. Allen - 1999
- Dr Robin Cooke - 2001
- Professor Anthony S-Y Leong - 2003
- Dr Peter Cropley - 2004
- Dr David Weedon - 2005
- Prof Prithi Bhathal - 2007
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
Undoubtedly the focus of the Division centres around the highly popular and successful three day Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) which continues to attract in excess of
three quarters of its members as delegates annually. Fourteen Specialty Club meetings spread over one day form a vigorous component of each ASM, covering the
following disciplines: breast, skin, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, liver, lung, lymphoma, neuropathology, oral, fine needle aspiration, paediatric/perinatal, renal, soft
tissues and urology. Each of the other two days is thematic and centres around the contributions (lectures and slide seminars) of two internationally recognized experts in
their respective fields, often supplemented by expert contributions from members of our Division. Poster presentations are a key element of the meeting, allowing
pathologists, pathologists-in-training and scientists to present their research endeavours each year; these are judged and prizes are awarded for the outstanding
presentations. A recent innovation is the introduction of a Plenary Lecture commencing with the 2001 ASM.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Australasian Division of the IAP is open to pathologists and trainee pathologists from the Division, and to members of other Divisions of the IAP.
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