Professor Bruce Robinson AM

Board Member

Bruce Robinson was named Western Australian of the Year in 2013 and has since been honoured with an Order of Australia (AM) for his service to the community, particularly in the fields of medicine, research and training.

Bruce is a Professor of Medicine and a leading physician-researcher with many scientific discoveries to his name. He has led a research team for many years studying ways of getting the immune system to attack tumours and also studies asbestos cancers. He also founded the award-winning Fathering Project which works mostly through schools to help fathers become better dads and father-figures.

Bruce has received multiple accolades including the international Wagner Medal, the Premier’s Science Award, as well as RACP, AMA and TSANZ Medals for his achievements.