Fiona Stanley appointed to Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Patron Professor Fiona Stanley has been reappointed to Australia's peak science advisory body, the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC).
Prime Minister Julia Gillard made the announcement in Canberra today.
Professor Stanley is one of six individual standing members, chosen for their contributions to science and research. Professor Stanley said she was honoured to be reappointed to PMSEIC.
"As our nation, like many others, faces increasingly complex challenges, it's important that good science and evidence underpins the policy development to tackle these," Professor Stanley said.
"I welcome the commitment to in depth, interdisciplinary research on longer term issues facing Australia."
The appointment was welcomed by Institute Acting Director, Professor Moira Clay.
"Fiona's appointment gives Western Australia a voice on PMSEIC and ensures that Australia's scientific community will continue to benefit from her extraordinary experience and wisdom," Professor Clay said.
Professor Stanley retired as Institute Director in December, but has an ongoing program of research with colleagues at the Institute.