Congratulations to Professor Kay Crossley and Emeritus Professor Meg Morris who have been elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellowship.
This honour recognises people who have made outstanding contributions to health and medical science through research, clinical care, public health, innovation and leadership. Fellows are chosen by their peers in recognition of their achievements and their ongoing work to improve health and advance medical science in Australia.
Professor Kay Crossley is a physiotherapist whose research focuses on preventing sports injuries and reducing their lasting effects. Over two decades, her work has informed clinical practice, sporting guidelines and policy. She leads a multidisciplinary research centre and international initiatives to reduce injuries, particularly among women and girls in sport.
Emeritus Professor Meg Morris is a world-leading researcher and physiotherapist specialising in Parkinson’s disease, hospital safety and falls prevention. Her research, undertaken in collaboration with consumers and clinical partners, aims to improve patient care and quality of life. She is also committed to developing and mentoring clinical research teams and educating future health professionals.
