Mentorship Award 2023
The Mentorship Award recognises those senior researchers who have been nominated by their mentees for their dedication to helping them through their research journey. The 2023 Mentorship Award was awarded to Professor Michael Leahy.
Professor Michael Leahy received multiple nominations from early career researchers within his team who attribute the culture of research within the RPH Haematology Department to his leadership. Below are some of the messages shared by his nominators:
“Professor Leahy has ensured that the right support was in place to encourage research, in culture, personnel and infrastructure. His belief that research is core business and an essential investment in health has led to thriving haematology clinical trial unit which is now the most active trial unit across East Metro Health Services.” – nominator Dr Hun Chuah
“He has encouraged and supported my ideas, placed me in the same room as decision makers with Committee nominations, and endorsed grant and fellowship applications” – nominator Dr John Balendra
“Professor Leahy is a humble, optimistic and authentic leader and mentor. He has mentored me from junior registrar to junior consultant, encouraging me to pursue a research career, whilst also allowing me to develop clinical expertise.” – nominator Dr Tulene Kendrick
“Professor Leahy is an exemplar of a mentor, as he encourages and allows self-growth whilst providing practical support when needed.” – nominator Dr Zi Yun Ng
