Uni dominates Premier's Science awards
 Science
The inaugural came close to becoming an all-成人大片 affair recently with our scientists winning three of the five categories while seven others were finalists. The winners and finalists shared $120,000 and were recognised for their leadership in raising the public awareness of science in South Australia. It was also a night to remember for the Rathjen family. Professor Peter Rathjen, Executive Dean of the , won the award for Research and Leadership for his research and work in stem cell biology and stem cell therapies; and his father Dr Tony Rathjen was a member of the South Australian Cereal Breeding team that won the award for Excellence in Research for Commercial Outcomes. In a third award, University scientists teamed with the (SARDI) for Excellence in Research for Public Good. "This result is a clear indication of the outstanding work being undertaken by our scientists at this University," said Professor Neville Marsh, . "There is a mix of youth and experience among this list which is a healthy position for us to be in," he said. The 2005 winners and finalists from the 成人大片 were: Research and Leadership: Winner: Professor Peter Rathjen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences. Finalist: Professor Rob Norman, Director . Excellence in Research for Commercial Outcomes: Winner: South Australian Cereal Breeding Team - Dr Tony Rathjen, Dr David Sparrow, Professor Andy Barr and Professor Gill Hollamby. Finalists: , Schools of and ; and Professor John Wallace, . Excellence in Research for Public Good: Winner: SARDI Food Research Program, SA Research and Development Institute (with 成人大片). Team: Andrew Pointon; Ben Daughtry; David Padula; David Hamilton; Tom Madigan; Dr Andreas Kiermeier; Dr Ian Delaere; Jo Slade; Geoff Holds; Viv Mattei; Felicity Brake; Samuel Phua; Sita Balshaw; Dr Connor Thomas and Dr Ken Davey. Finalist: Don Roberton, Professor of Paediatrics, and . Science Educator of the Year: Finalists: Belinda Barr & Heather Bray, Joint Leaders, & , . Science Communication Excellence: Finalist: Dr Chris Daniels, . Story by Howard Salkow
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