Wendy Erber

Professor Wendy Erber is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Western Australia (UWA), holding appointments in the School of Biomedical Sciences. She is a diagnostic haematologist with expertise in haematological malignancies and translational research. Her roles include former Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (2015-2019) and Chair of the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. She has held positions at the University of Cambridge (Head of Department and Lecturer, 2004-2011) and as Clinical Director of PathCentre (1997-2004).

Education:

• MBBS (Hons 1), University of Sydney (1981)
• MD, University of Sydney (2000)
• DPhil (Oxford), PhD (Cambridge)

Research Interests: Focuses on fibrosis in myeloproliferative neoplasms, imaging flow cytometry for chromosomal abnormalities, and translating discoveries into clinical practice. Her patented Immuno-flowFISH technique earned a 2018 Eureka Award. She also advocates patient blood management and global health equity through initiatives like the Indian Ocean Rim Laboratory Haematology Congress.

Awards:

• Eureka Award (2018)
• WA Premier Science Award finalist (2019-2023)
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (2015)

Grants/Activities: Leads projects on leukaemia prevention, myelofibrosis monitoring, and blood test innovations. Chairs the International Council for Standardization in Haematology and contributed to WHO Patient Blood Management guidelines. Active in teaching, mentoring, and public engagement via TEDx and academic conferences.