This award, named after Dr. Michael Drake (AM) recognises an eminent member of the Cytology field who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of diagnostic cytopathology.
Dr Michael Drake (AM)
Inaugural President, Australian Society of Cytology
(21/04/1928 – 31/07/2023)
Michael Drake Fellow Award & Recipients.
To be eligible candidates should display at least some of the following: inspirational involvement and promotion of cytopathology, an outstanding history of publication, a leadership role in the profession and Society, a major educational contribution.
The 2023 Michael Drake fellow, Jenny Ross receives her award from Diane Cominos (ASC President), Annabelle Farnsworth (Chair of the Board of Education) and Terese Boost, who introduced Jenny at the 50th Annual Scientific Meeting in November in Surfers Paradise.
| YEAR | NAME | STATE | PRESENTATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gregory Sterrett | WA | Reflections on a Career in Cytology – People and ideas in the development of Diagnostic Cytology in Western Australia |
| 2010 | Svante Orell | SA | My Experience with the Development of FNA as a Diagnostic Modality |
| 2012 | R Gordon Wright | Qld | Michael Drake Fellowship |
| 2013 | Ronald C Bowditch | NSW | Is Cytology Science? From Papanicolaou to LBC and HPV |
| 2014 | Felicity Frost | WA | Aboriginal Health in WA and NT |
| 2015 | Annabelle Farnsworth | NSW | Cervical Cytology: From Art to Science |
| 2016 | Gabriele Medley | Vic | Presentation delivered by Dr Farnsworth on behalf of Dr Medley |
| 2017 | Andrew Field | NSW | |
| 2018 | Vin Williams | WA | The Pursuit of Excellence in Cytodiagnosis |
| 2022 | David Papadimos | Qld | Cytology Education: Past, Present and Future |
| 2023 | Jennifer Ross | Qld/NSW |
