Professor Finlay Macrae, one of Australia’s leading bowel cancer experts, has been honoured by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) for his professional and personal contributions to the field of gastroenterology.

Professor Macrae, Head of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) received the 2013 Masters of the WGO (MWGO), which is the highest honour WGO can bestow.

The MWGO is granted to those individuals who have provided outstanding dedication to the mission of the WGO and achieved distinction in such areas as scholarly research, teaching, service to the WGO and the community at large.

Professor Macrae spoke recently at the Friends of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Public Lecture and has received much support from the Foundation supporters for his wonderful work at the Hospital. 

The Foundation congratulate Professor Macrae and his team for this well deserved international recognition.  Read more on the Melbourne Health website: mh.org.au

The 2013 Home Lottery has sold out again!  Thank you to everyone who support the lottery.  You are helping to support vital research, care and education at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. To date, lottery funds have improved our patients’ lives by supporting many key research projects and contributing to vital equipment and a major renovation.

Tickets are still available for the Holiday for Life until Midnight 23 May 2013 @ rmhhomelottery.com.au

You can also subscribe for home lottery tickets and make sure you never miss out!