New director at CMRI

Professor Roger Reddel has been appointed director, of the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) , at Westmead, following the retirement of Professor Peter Rowe, in July, after 26 years at the helm.
"The board is delighted to appoint Professor Roger Reddel as the CMRI director. Roger is an internationally acclaimed medical researcher who will build on the outstanding foundations established by Professor Peter Rowe, and lead CMRI into its next phase in research and development, " said CMRI president and chairman of the board, Associate Professor, Frank Martin.
Professor Reddel led CMRI's Cancer Research Unit for 19 years filled the position as acting director of CMRI from July. Professor was recently awarded the prestigious Ramaclotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research.
CMRI celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2008.