2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Albert Baikie Memorial Medal

Dr Phillip Nguyen was awarded the Albert Baikie Memorial Medal at Blood 2026 following his presentation titled "Clonal determinants of haematopoietic stem cell engraftment in ageing and clonal haematopoiesis".

Phillip is a clinical haematologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is currently completing his PhD supervised by Professor Mark Dawson. His research interests centre on the synthetic biology and genetic engineering of haematopoietic stem cells for translational application.

Carl de Gruchy Orator

The 2026 Carl de Gruchy Oration: A Life in Blood: Colleagues, Curiosity and Serendipity was delivered by Prof Peter Browett in Auckland on Tuesday 20th October.

Peter is Professor of Pathology in the Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland School of Medicine and a consulltant haematologist in the Department of Haematology, Auckland City Hospital. He is Director of the Blood Cancer NZ Research Unit and the lead for clinical research in the Department of Haematology, Auckland City Hospital . His clinical and research interests include leukaemia biology and genomics, and improving therapy and outcomes for patients with myeloid and other blood cancers.