Writing
2021 Tasmanian Writer’s Prize, Finalist
2020/21 Van Diemen History Prize. Winner
2018/19 Van Diemen History Prize. Highly Commended
Higher education
2019 Shimadzu Education Award. Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2018 David White Award for Teaching Excellence. University of Melbourne
2020 & 2017 Award for Learning and Teaching Achievement. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
Scientific research
2004 Sir Paul Callaghan Medal. Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance
2003 Yamigawa-Yoshida Fellowship. International Union Against Cancer
1999 Russell Grimwade Research Fellowship. University of Melbourne
1990 CSR Mills Prize in Chemistry. University of Queensland