DESLEY BLANCH : A scientist who has spent 25 years developing a malaria vaccine has won Australia's top prize for Scientific Leadership. Professor Michael Good from the Queensland Institute of Medical ...

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A Queensland immunologist who has developed a malaria vaccine has won the prestigious Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science.

The Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science is sponsored by Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication.

The Eureka Prize for Environmental Journalism is sponsored by Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.