PHI Alumni

Over the last 50 years, the careers of many medical researchers have been nurtured at Prince Henry’s Institute.

Following their studies some students have travelled as far afield as the United States and Europe to further their research careers, whilst others continue to be part of the local research community here in Clayton.

If you are an ex student or researcher from Prince Henry’s Institute, or even from earlier days with the Medical Research Centre at Prince Henry’s Hospital, we would be delighted to hear from you. Send an email to: alumni@princehenrys.org and let us know what you are doing these days!

Alumni News

Dr Mark McCabe PhD 2008
A fine example of a recent PHI alumnus is Dr Mark McCabe, who completed his doctoral studies at PHI in 2008, where his research explored how hormones control sperm production.

Mark is now a clinical researcher in London, working closely with the renowned Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London. There, he has been analysing the genetic changes that can lead to serious hormone related conditions, especially in children.

Dr Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino PhD 2008
PHI alumnus from 2008 Dr Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino has scooped the 2009 Cosmopolitan Magazine Fun Fearless and Female Award.

Her research at PHI focussed on the problems that up to 1 in 10 women have with significant period pains. Tu’uhe is now undertaking postdoctoral studies at Monash Institute for Medical Research, a partner with PHI in the Monash Health Translation Precinct, where she is investigating the role stem cells play in problem periods.

Professor Michael Cowley PhD 1998
In November 2009 former PHI student Professor Michael Cowley  received the Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year.

Michael is a past honours and PhD student of PHI and trained under Iain Clarke between 1994 and 1998. After several years researching overseas, he returned to Monash University. PHI congratulates Michael on this major award which recognises his research on metabolism and obesity.