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Legacy of Love, Precision and Purpose
Dr Leon Pitchon FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Eng), FRACS (MBBS 1959) describes himself as lucky. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt and of Russian and Spanish ancestry, his family migrated to Australia when he was just fourteen years old. He reflects with deep gratitude on a life of opportunity, purpose – and, more recently, philanthropy.
A breakthrough formulation
Thanks to the support of the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation, the SAiGENCI (South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute) research team at the University of Adelaide will this year commence a new clinical trial – one that could transform how we protect patients’ skin during radiation treatment.
Fighting cancer from within
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, taking the lives of an estimated 8,900 people last year alone.
A lifeline in a time of need
Makie, a Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience student, faced a significant blow to her health and savings when she was kicked by a horse at work.
A pathway for potential
Growing up Kelly dreamed of futuristic technologies and loved building things. Whether it was constructing LEGO creations or pulling apart anything that broke to see how it worked, it was this early passion that led him to study engineering at the University of Adelaide.
Doctor in the making
With the support of an Augustus Short Scholarship, current student Agnes Doyle embarked on a Bachelor of Medical Studies at the University of Adelaide in 2023.
