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The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jane McNeilage as its Research Fellow, effective from February 2001. Currently the Gynaecology Registrar at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia, Dr McNeilage is an accomplished researcher in immunology and molecular biology. Dr McNeilage has more than 20 years' experience in clinical research in immunology, obstectrics and gynaecology, working in New Zealand, Melbourne and South Australia. She has a PhD from the University of Otago in New Zealand and an MB (Bachelor of Medicine) and a BS (Bachelor of Surgery) from Flinders University, South Australia. Her professional memberships include the Australian Society for Immunology and the Australian Rheumatology Association. The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation was established in May this year by the Gynaecological Oncology Unit at the Monash Medical Centre and the Prince Henry Institute for Medical Research. National Australia Bank is contributing $350,000 to assist the research efforts of the Foundation. This funding has enabled the Foundation to appoint Dr McNeilage. Dr Thomas Jobling, who is the head of the Gynaecological Oncology Unit at the Monash Medical Centre, said: "I am delighted that Dr McNeilage has decided to accept the position with the Foundation. Her research background is first class and we look forward to her contribution to our research program." The main areas of research to be undertaken by Dr McNeilage will involve the development of new tests for the detection of ovarian cancer and a better understanding of the biology of ovarian cancer. Mr Mike Pratt, the National's Chief Executive Officer, Australian Financial Services, congratulated Dr McNeilage on her appointment. "Dr McNeilage has an impressive research background. I'm sure she will prove a great asset for the Foundation. "The National is delighted to fund this appointment and support its future fundraising activities," Mr Pratt said. Donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation can be made at any branch of the National by quoting account number, 083-548 490 875 036. Those interested in seeking further information about the National Australia Bank Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, can visit the web site at www.ocrf.com.au.
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