Celebrating USANZ Members
Knight's Medal Recipient
USANZ Member Prof Mohamed Khadra AO recently received the Knight's Medal from the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to health.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mohamed has demonstrated committment to advancing healthcare, pioneering surgical innovations, and paving the way for future leaders.
The WLCU is an independent, non-political and non-religious organisation which aims to preserve and promote Lebanese heritage, strengthen global community ties, and honour individuals whose integrity, compassion and service to humanity exemplify the values of the union. As the highest honour bestowed by the WLCU, the Knight's Medal recognises Mohamed's outstanding leadership and dedication to serving his community and society.
The award was presented at a special awards ceremony by Dr Abraham Constantin, President of the Oceanian Continental Council. As Abraham said, Mohamed "truly emodies the Union's values".
As shared in an article by the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Mohamed expressed his gratitude to the World Lebanese Cultural Union, as well as his pride as a Lebanese Australian man:
“I am proudly Lebanese and proudly Australian. For all of us migrants, this diaspora means coming to Australia, making it our home, our nation, our culture, while never forgetting and always being proud of where we come from.”
- Prof Mohamed Khadra AO
USANZ congratulates Mohamed on this outstanding achievement in recognition of his life's work.
Best of GU Oncology Evening Symposium
In a partnership between USANZ and ANZUP, the Best of GU Oncology Evening Symposium was recently held at the Adelaide Oval. This event was hosted by USANZ President Prof Damien Bolton and Prof Ian Davis, and chaired by the co-convenors of the 2026 ANZUP ASM, Dr Craig Gedye and Prof Lisa Butler. Attracting over 80 attendees, the event was a great success.
A number of USANZ Members featured as guest speakers at the event, including Andrew Fuller, Rick Catterwell, Dixon Woon and Shomik Sengupta. Congratulations to all who presented, and thank you for sharing your insights into the latest management and translational research in urogenital and prostate cancers.
Thanks also to the meeting sponsors whose support enabled the event: Astellas, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Eisai, Johnson & Johnson & MSD.
Incoming Editor-in-Chief of SIUJ
The Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal (SIUJ) recently announced the appointment of USANZ Member Dr Henry Woo as the incoming Editor-in-Chief.
The SIUJ is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access urological journal. Under the leadership of founding Editor-in-Chief Dr Peter C Black, the journal has become a leading global platform for advancing knowledge and clinical practice in Urology. The SIUJ announced the news of Henry's appointment in a recent newsletter, available to read online.
Congratulations, Henry!
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