Dr Brad Zhang is the 2012 BrightSpark Foundation fellowship winner. He has been awarded more than $350,000 over the next three years to investigate causes of the dramatic rise in asthma over the past 50 years. Applications for the 2013 fellowship close 5pm, May 4. Email info@brightsparkfoundaiton.com.au for details.
Samantha Dowling has left the WA General Practice Network to become Deputy CEO of the Canning Division of General Practice soon to become the Bentley Armadale Medicare Local.
Jay Pintado has resigned as CEO of Smith Coffey after 14 years. He will continue as interim CEO for six months to facilitate a smooth transition.
Dr Frank Daly is the new Executive Director at RPH. It is a return home for Dr Daly – RPH was his first placement as an intern.