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Dr Ming Chai and Dr Simon Kavanagh appointed as Acting Chief Pathologists in a dual-acting arrangement. 16 June 2026 PathWest proudly celebrates the appointments of senior pathologists Dr Ming Chai and Dr Simon Kavanagh as Acting Chief Pathologists. This dual-acting arrangement ensures PathWest benefits from enhanced depth of leadership while allowing both exceptional medical professionals to maintain their vital clinical practices. Dr Ming Chai will commence the first six-month rotation on 20 July 2026, followed by Dr Simon Kavanagh in January 2027. PathWest will launch a formal recruitment process for the permanent Chief Pathologist position towards the end of the final term. PathWest is delighted that outgoing Chief Pathologist Dr Priyanthi Kumarasinghe will continue to lead the organisation’s scientific advancement in her ongoing role as Head of Research & Innovation. PathWest extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Chai and Dr Kavanagh as they step into their roles, and to Dr Kumara... -
Access to your pathology results is changing 15 June 2026 Important update: access to your pathology results is changing From1 July 2026, most pathology results will be uploaded toMy Health Recordshortly after they are released, unless a defined exception applies. This means you may see your results before speaking with your doctor or healthcare provider. Doctors and healthcare provider are the best people to explain what results mean. What you need to know some result types may still take longer to appear doctors or healthcare providers are the best people to explain what results means if you are worried about your results or have questions, please contact your doctor or healthcare provider Managing your information You can manage your information throughMy Health Record. For more information regarding this change, please visit theMy Health Record - Australian Digital Health Agencysite and see the FAQ here. -
Nominations open for the WA Health Excellence Awards 2026 22 May 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards. PathWest teams make invaluable contributions to WA’s health system, and these awards provide an important opportunity to recognise that outstanding work. The ten award categories recognise excellence across: Preventive health Mental health, alcohol and other drugs Person-centred care Safety and quality Workplace wellbeing and culture Research and innovation Sustainability Aboriginal health Rural and remote health care Care for older people In addition: The Director General’s Award recognises an exceptional team or project. The Minister for Health’s Award honours lifetime achievement. The Health Heroes Award enables the community to recognise a staff member who has gone above and beyond. Key dates and important information Final nominations clos... -
QEII Haematology scientists represent PathWest at B RICE conference 11 May 2026 A big shout-out to Rose Anestoudis (Medical Scientist) and Mei Sung (Senior Scientist) from QEII Haematology, who attended the Bio Rad Research Innovation & Collaboration Exchange (B RICE). The conference is an internal event run by Bio Rad for laboratory users to swap ideas and scientific knowledge. It follows a high-pressure format, with everyone required to give a sharp five-minute talk on a transfusion-related topic. Rose presented an interesting case study of a difficult antibody identification in an urgent trauma case and Mei showcased the SATO Healthcare Co. Ltd (SATO) trial—a joint project between SATO, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and PathWest that’s looking to change how we move blood products around the State. The trial is currently being delivered in Exmouth and Onslow, which are smaller hospitals without a PathWest on-site Laboratory. Blood products d... -
Chief Scientist visits PathWest 30 April 2026 PathWest was pleased to host a visit by Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Sharath Sriram, and Director of Science Capability and Partnerships from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, Dr Michael Banazis. Chief Pathologist, Professor Priyanthi Kumurasinghe led the tour, accompanied by Deputy Chief Pathologist, Simon Kavanagh and Research and Innovation Co-Directors Richard Allcock and Chisha Sikazwe. Professor Sriram and Dr Banazis were given an overview of our research and innovation capabilities, including genomic sequencing; a demonstration of how digital tools used in our haemotology laboratory are bridging the gap between metropolitan and regional services by providing timely expert advice where required; and insight into the role of molecular testing in supporting complex case management and personalised medicine.
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20/05/2025