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Biomedical scientist Professor Alan Mackay-Sim announced as the 2017 Australian of the Year for his work with stem cell

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Biomedical scientist Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been announced as the 2017 Australian of the Year. At a ceremony in Canberra, the recipients of the Australia Day honours were awarded in front of the prime minister and other dignitaries.

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Biomedical scientist Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been announced as the 2017 Australian of the Year. At a ceremony in Canberra, the recipients of the Australia Day honours were awarded in front of the prime minister and other dignitaries.

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