Dr Ming Chai and Dr Simon Kavanagh appointed as Acting Chief Pathologists in a dual-acting arrangement.
16/06/2026
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 Kumarasinghe for her outstanding tenure as Chief Pathologist and her continued leadership as the organisation enters an exciting new phase of clinical growth.
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16/06/2026