Alan Mackay-Sim

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Alan Mackay-Sim
Biomedical science
InstitutionsGriffith University
Thesis Odorous communication by stressed rats  (1978)

Alan Mackay-Sim

olfactory ensheathing cells,[1] which are cells in the human nose that interact with the nervous system
to cause a sense of smell.

His research into

paraplegic man, used research by Mackay-Sim.[2][3][4]

Academic and professional life

Mackay-Sim received his PhD from Macquarie University in 1980,[5] then subsequently studied at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wyoming.[3]

Mackay-Sim was the director of the National Centre for Adult Stem Cell Research at Griffith University before his retirement in 2015.[6]

Personal life

Mackay-Sim was born on 16 May 1951.[7] He grew up in Roseville, New South Wales,[3] the third of four brothers.[8] He attended North Sydney Boys High School.[9]

Mackay-Sim was married, with two children.[8]

In 2015,

stem cell transplant.[6][11][12]

Mackay-Sim retired in 2015, and lived in Currimundi, Queensland.[8] He died on 4 January 2023, at the age of 71.[13][14][15]

Awards

References

  1. S2CID 7490951
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  2. ^ a b "Champion for stem cell use named Australian of the Year". ABC News. 25 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Knott, Matthew (25 January 2017). "Scientist whose miracle made a paraplegic walk again named Australian of the Year". Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. ^ "Australian of the Year is injury research pioneer Alan Mackay-Sim". BBC. 25 January 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Curriculum vitae". Griffith University. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Australian of the Year winner: Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 35, 382. New South Wales, Australia. 17 May 1951. p. 20. Retrieved 25 January 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ a b c Susan Johnson (20 January 2017). "Professor Alan Mackay-Sim is dedicated to spreading the word on medical research". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  9. ^ NSBHS Higher School Certificate 1969
  10. ^ Emily Brooks (25 January 2017). "Meet The New Australian Of The Year: Professor Alan Mackay-Sim". Huffington Post. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  11. ^ Stephanie Bedo (22 January 2017). "The remarkable scientist making new life connections". Griffith University. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  12. ^ "Myeloma: I am ready to enjoy each day more". Leukaemia Foundation. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  13. ^ Tributes for Coast-based researcher who paved the way for treatments of several conditions
  14. ^ Dobson, Ben (4 January 2023). "Vale: Griffith farewells Alan Mackay-Sim, a titan of science". Griffith University. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Trailblazing 'titan' of science and former Australian of the Year Alan Mackay-Sims has died". ABC News. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours – the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  17. ^ "Professor Alan Mackay-Sim". It's An Honour. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.

External links

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