Alan Mackay-Sim Explained

Alan Mackay-Sim
Birth Date:1951 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality:Australian
Fields:Biomedical science
Workplaces:Griffith University
Alma Mater:Macquarie University
Thesis Title:Odorous communication by stressed rats
Thesis Year:1978
Awards:Australian of the Year (2017)

Alan Mackay-Sim (16 May 1951 – 4 January 2023) was an Australian biomedical scientist specialising in adult stem cell research, and winner of the 2017 Australian of the Year. Some of his research focused on olfactory ensheathing cells,[1] which are cells in the human nose that interact with the nervous system to cause a sense of smell.

His research into stem cells contributed to the treatment of spinal cord injuries. The restoration of mobility to Darek Fidyka, a Polish paraplegic man, used research by Mackay-Sim.[2] [3] [4]

Academic and professional life

Mackay-Sim received his PhD from Macquarie University in 1980, then subsequently studied at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wyoming.[3] Mackay-Sim was the director of the National Centre for Adult Stem Cell Research at Griffith University before his retirement in 2015.

Personal life

Mackay-Sim was born on 16 May 1951.[5] He grew up in Roseville, New South Wales,[3] the third of four brothers.[6] He attended North Sydney Boys High School.[7]

Mackay-Sim was married, with two children.[6]

In 2015,[8] he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and was treated with stem cell transplant.[9] [10] [11]

Mackay-Sim retired in 2015, and lived in Currimundi, Queensland.[6] He died on 4 January 2023, at the age of 71.[12] [13] [14]

Awards

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Notes and References

  1. Chehrehasa. Fatemeh. Two phases of replacement replenish the olfactory ensheathing cell population after injury in postnatal mice. Glia. 60. 2. 322–32. November 2011. 10.1002/glia.22267. 22065423. 10072/45582. Ekberg. Jenny A. K.. Lineburg. Katie. Amaya. Daniel. Mackay-Sim. Alan. St. John. James A.. 7490951. free.
  2. Web site: Champion for stem cell use named Australian of the Year. 25 January 2017. ABC News.
  3. Web site: Scientist whose miracle made a paraplegic walk again named Australian of the Year. Matthew. Knott. 25 January 2017. Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. Web site: Australian of the Year is injury research pioneer Alan Mackay-Sim. 25 January 2017. BBC.
  5. News: Family Notices . . 35,382 . New South Wales, Australia . 17 May 1951 . 25 January 2017 . 20 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: Professor Alan Mackay-Sim is dedicated to spreading the word on medical research. The Courier Mail. 20 January 2017. Susan Johnson. 26 January 2017.
  7. NSBHS Higher School Certificate 1969
  8. News: Meet The New Australian Of The Year: Professor Alan Mackay-Sim. Huffington Post. Emily Brooks. 25 January 2017. 26 January 2017.
  9. News: Australian of the Year winner: Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim. 26 January 2017. 26 January 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  10. Web site: The remarkable scientist making new life connections. Griffith University. Stephanie Bedo. 22 January 2017. 26 January 2017.
  11. Web site: Myeloma: I am ready to enjoy each day more. Leukaemia Foundation. 27 January 2017. 4 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170204140108/https://www.leukaemiaqld.org.au/disease-information/blood-cancer-resources/inspiring-stories/alan/. dead.
  12. https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2023/01/06/tributes-to-former-australian-of-the-year/ Tributes for Coast-based researcher who paved the way for treatments of several conditions
  13. Web site: Dobson . Ben . 2023-01-04 . Vale: Griffith farewells Alan Mackay-Sim, a titan of science . 2023-01-04 . Griffith University . en-EN.
  14. News: 2023-01-05 . Trailblazing 'titan' of science and former Australian of the Year Alan Mackay-Sims has died . en-AU . ABC News . 2023-01-05.
  15. News: Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours – the full list . 13 June 2021 . Sydney Morning Herald . Nine Entertainment Co. . 13 June 2021.
  16. Web site: Professor Alan Mackay-Sim. live. 13 June 2021. It's An Honour. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613225853/https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/2009398 . 13 June 2021 .
  17. Web site: Curriculum vitae. Griffith University. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202145633/https://www.griffith.edu.au/professional-page/professor-alan-mackay-sim/curriculum-vitae. 2 February 2017. dead.

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