Professor M. Tattersall Heroes Award
The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) is pleased to announce the inaugural Professor M. Tattersall Heroes Award.
This new, annual Award seeks to recognise contributions by medical oncologists that honour the spirit, courage and commitment of the late Professor Martin Tattersall AO, and his significant contributions to Medical Oncology in Australia.
Professor Martin Tattersall AO was a giant of medical oncology, a founding member and the first chair of MOGA, who was responsible for the establishment and development of medical oncology in Australia.
2022 Heroes Award recipient
Dr Yada Kanjanapan
Dr Yada Kanjanapan, Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Canberra Hospital has been selected to receive the 2022 Professor M. Tattersall Heroes Award in recognition of her significant contribution to Medical Oncology in Australia and professional practice, by providing outstanding leadership on the role of COVID vaccination for individuals with cancer.
