Dr Robyn Rodwell honoured as a Queensland Great
- Release Date: 11/06/2009
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Scientific Director of the Queensland Cord Blood Bank (QCBB) at the Mater, Dr Robyn Rodwell was today announced as one of five outstanding Queenslanders in the 2009 Queensland Great Awards by Premier Anna Bligh.
She was honoured along with philanthropist Philip Bacon AM, Angel Flight Founder Bill Bristow AM, singer, songwriter and educator Kevin Carmody, community supporter Anthony Ryan and aged care facility Blue Care.
Ms Bligh congratulated the 2009 Queensland Greats for their dedication and commitment to the State and thanked them for their contribution to Queensland.
"Each Queensland Great—Phillip Bacon, Bill Bristow, Kev Carmody, Robyn Rodwell and Anthony Ryan—has made a remarkable and highly individual contribution, not just in their field, but to the broader Queensland community and they are an inspiration to all," Ms Bligh said.
Dr Robyn Rodwell has worked tirelessly in support of the QCBB at the Mater—which gives children suffering from leukaemia and other blood disorders hope for a cure—from research and development to creating awareness of the project through extensive community fundraising.
Dr Rodwell has also made important contributions to oncology in the areas of stem cell biology, cord blood banking and molecular genetics through her research.
During her distinguished career, Dr Rodwell has been internationally recognised for her PhD studies in neonatal haematology and tests she developed to diagnose infections in newborn babies are used in laboratories worldwide.
Dr Rodwell is an inspirational Queenslander whose commitment to scientific research and development continues to benefit her fellow Queenslanders and those around the world.
The Queensland Greats Awards honour individuals and institutions whose long term or lifetime achievements have played a significant role in the history and development of Queensland. The presentation was held as part of Queensland Week celebrations which are taking place from 6–13 June.