The Mid-Career Scientist of the Year category recognises outstanding scientists who have completed their highest degree between 5-15 years ago, and has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, scientific research or technology advancement.
Now in its 22nd year, the Premier's Science Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
This year we are celebrating two joint winners of the Mid-Career Scientist of the Year category:
Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg
The University of Western Australia
Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, Chair of Paediatric Anaesthesia at UWA and Co-Lead of the Perioperative Medicine Program at Telethon Kids Institute, is a global research leader in paediatric anaesthesia and perioperative medicine.
Working as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Perth Children's Hospital ensures Professor Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg’s research remains consumer-focused and clinically translatable with an emphasis on improving clinical practice.
Professor Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg’s research impact is evident not just in Western Australia, but worldwide, and has led to improved clinical care and made undergoing anaesthesia safer for children.
