Professor Chan Cheah named finalist in the 2026 WA Premier’s Science Awards.
Breakthrough Haematology is proud to announce that our Founder and Director, Professor Chan Cheah, has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Premier’s Science Awards – Mid-Career Scientist of the Year.
This prestigious recognition acknowledges Professor Cheah’s leadership in blood cancer research and his commitment to improving outcomes for patients through innovative clinical trials, translational research and compassionate care.
About the WA Premier’s Science Awards:
The WA Premier’s Science Awards celebrate Western Australia’s leading scientists, researchers and innovators whose work is advancing knowledge, improving lives and delivering benefits to our community. The People’s Choice Award gives the public an opportunity to recognise a finalist whose work has made a meaningful impact.
Why blood cancer research matters:
Every year, thousands of Australians are diagnosed with blood cancers such as lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma. Research is essential to developing safer, more effective treatments and ensuring patients have access to the latest therapies through clinical trials.
Professor Cheah’s research has helped bring innovative treatments to patients in Western Australia, allowing many people to access promising therapies closer to home while contributing to research that benefits patients across Australia and around the world.
Voting closes 7 September 2026
