Prof John Furness appointed Officer of the Order of Australia

Congratulations to Prof John Furness, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List for his “distinguished service to medical research in the field of autonomic neuroscience and Neurogastroenterology”.

Professor John Furness has a long and distinguished career, spanning decades of dedicated research in the investigation of gastrointestinal function and the enteric nervous system. He has published over 600 original research articles, which have been cited numerous times, and contributed to countless textbooks! His pioneering work has significantly advanced our understanding of gut physiology and enteric neurobiology, laying the foundation for critical insights into gastrointestinal health and disease. His contributions have not only shaped the field but also inspired countless researchers and clinicians worldwide.

Prof Furness currently leads the Digestive Physiology and Nutrition Group at the University of Melbourne: https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/sbs-research-groups/anatomy-and-physiology-research/neuroscience/john-furness-digestive-physiology-and-nutrition