One afternoon in late 2013, we decided to set up a haematology education day for the BPTs at the hospital where we worked at the time. Following the success of that day, we continued the course in 2014 and 2015. Then life and work intervened, and we put those plans on hold. But we’re now back, bigger and better, in this format since 2019, and we hope to engage more BPTs in the wonderful world of haematology!
Dr Ashwini Bennett is a clinical and laboratory haematologist with a sub-specialty interest in thrombosis and haemostasis and obstetric haematology.
She works as a consultant haematologist at Monash Health, Melbourne, and is an Adjunct Lecturer with Monash University.
Ashwini is actively involved in research and education in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis, both at a local hospital level, and on a broader level through her involvement with various professional organisations and committees.
Dr Wojt (“Voight”) Janowski is a clinical and laboratory haematologist with a focus on haematological malignancies, particularly multiple myeloma and lymphomas.
After completing his physician and haematology training in Melbourne, Wojt joined the Haematology team at the Calvary Mater in 2014 and commenced in private practice in 2015.
At the Calvary Mater, he is the clinical lead for trials in multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He works on protocol development and the rapid translation of cancer research into the clinical setting, and is involved in every level of medical training, from medical students to haematology advanced trainees.
He is a Conjoint Lecturer with the University of Newcastle and sits on various Australian research committees.
Dr Allison Mo is a clinical and laboratory haematologist, with interests in non-malignant haematology and transfusion medicine.
She completed her haematology training in Melbourne at Austin Health, Monash Health and Alfred Health, and subsequently was appointed clinical research fellow at Monash Health. Allison currently works at Monash Health and Austin Health. Her research interests include anaemia and transfusion medicine. She is undertaking a PhD through Monash University in these areas and is actively involved in both national and international research committees and organisations. She enjoys teaching and mentoring junior staff, and supervises haematology trainees in the RACP/RCPA training program.