Several Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding achievements with King’s Birthday Honours.

Fellow Professor Karen Canfell AC was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia for “eminent service to medicine as an epidemiologist, particularly through cancer research, to tertiary education, and as a mentor and leader.”

Three Fellows were appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia. They are:

• Professor Ross Coppel AO FAHMS: for distinguished service to science as a microbiologist, to tertiary education, to board and advisory roles, and to innovation.
• Professor John Furness AO FAA FAHMS: for distinguished service to medical research in the field of autonomic neuroscience and neurogastroenterology.
• Professor Donald Nutbeam AO FAHMS: for distinguished service to public health, to tertiary education, and to professional associations and boards.

Fellow Professor Anne Kavanagh OAM FASSA FAHMS was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine, particularly disability health research.

Read the full Honours List on website of the Governor-General.