[raw] [one_third][/one_third] [two_third last] The International Bureau for Epilepsy are delighted to offer their warmest congratulation to Professor Samuel Berkovic upon his appointment - Companion in the Order of Australia. In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Professor Samuel Berkovic is recognised for his groundbreaking discoveries with epilepsy [/two_third] [clear] [/raw] To view a video of Professor Berkovic discussing the groundbreaking work finding epilepsy genes - please click on the link below. [divider style="shadow"] Biographical notes in the Australia Day 2014 Honours List. (© 2012, Commonwealth of Australia) COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Professor Samuel Frank BERKOVIC AM, Caulfield North Vic 3161 For eminent service to biomedical research in the field of epilepsy genetics as a leading academic and clinician, to the study of neurology on a national and international level, and as an ambassador for Australian medical science education. Chair, Commission on Genetics, International League Against Epilepsy, 2009-2013; Chair, Consortium on Complex Epilepsies, 2012; Member, Classification and Terminology Commission, 2007-2009; Member, Strategic Planning Group, 2008-2009. Director, Epilepsy Research Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne, since 2007. Co-Chair, Organising Committee, 'Curing Epilepsy', National Institutes of Health, [...]