Board

The CSSANZ Foundation Board is comprised of senior members of the (Colorectal) community but may ultimately include other appropriate persons.  They currently represent both the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and, the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.   

The CSSANZ Foundation Board members are: 

              Prof Ian Jones, Chairman

              Mr Philip Douglas, President, CSSANZ

              Mr Andrew Luck, CSSANZ, Honorary Secretary

              Mr John Lumley, CSSANZ, Honorary Treasurer

              Prof Frank Frizelle, Chairman, RACS Section Colon and Rectal Surgery

              Mr Rodney Woods

              Mr K Chip Farmer                

              A/Prof Graham Newstead, AM                           

              Mr Michael Levitt    

              A/Prof Pierre Chapuis, Chairman, CSSANZ Foundation Research Committee

This Board is responsible for managing the affairs of the Foundation including solicitation of research funds, approving recommendations for research projects made by the Research Committee if appropriate and, controlling and monitoring the allocation of resources.

In 2007, Johnson and Johnson have approved a third generous donation of $150,000 for targeted colorectal research projects.