Top Australia Day honour for Griffith science leader

Professor Jennifer Martin AC experienced a memorable 2017 with numerous honours, awards and accolades for her leading role in protein crystallography research, promoting women in science, and science communication.
But just weeks into the new year, the Director of Griffith University’s Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) has been recognised again with one of the highest honors in the Australia Day Honors List – a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).
Professor Jenny Martin AC with her 2017 Wunderley Oration Medal
“I was shocked and thrilled to be awarded such a prestigious honour.
The award of an AC is a rare privilege and I am enormously grateful. It’s wonderful recognition of my work and the values of excellence, respect, integrity, collegiality and authenticity,” Professor Martin said.
The internationally renowned scientist received a host of honours last year including the Wunderly Oration Medal, election to the Australian Academy of Science, and elevation to Bragg Membership of the

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