The JM O’Hara Research Fund Advisory Committee comprises the following members
Dr Joyce Cooper – Chair
Philippa Brennan
Pip Brennan has been a systemic consumer advocate for some 25 years in the health sector. Roles have included Executive Director of the Health Consumers’ Council, Panel Member of the Sustainable Health Review, WA Health Translation Network Executive Board Member. Since finishing up at Health Consumers’ Council in 2022, Pip has become a freelance lived experience representative. She has become more involved in the research sector, sitting on NHMRC and MRFF Review panels. Her area of expertise is the meaningful involvement of the lived experience voice in our health and human services, and in our research sector.
Deborah Lalich
Debbie has over 25 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacist. She has spent the past 10 years working in the Clinical Trials section of the Pharmacy Department at Perth Children’s Hospital. During this time, Debbie has contributed to research as a member of the Scientific Advisory Subcommittee to the hospital Ethics Committee. She is an Accredited Pharmacist, has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy, and is certified in Clinical Trials-specific Good Clinical Practice training,
Debbie has worked across the breadth of the pharmacy profession during her career, accumulating experience in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, RMMRs, marking 2000-hour pharmacy student assignments, and lecturing.
Dr Carl Schneider
Wesley Williams
Wesley is a pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience. He has practised in hospitals, aged care facilities, GP surgeries and community pharmacies around Australia and overseas. He has also been involved with the development of pharmacy services according to the standards of a private health insurance provider. At present, he is the owner of a community pharmacy in Joondanna."
Dr Leah Benington
Regional Clinical Pharmacist WACHS Great Southern – Albany Health Campus
Member of the WACHS Pharmacy Innovation and Research Panel
Saloni Shah
Saloni is a Consultant Pharmacist and Project Manager at the Heart Foundation. She is an experienced and professional clinician with experience in leading projects and developing strategies whilst enhancing internal and external stakeholder relationships. An experienced Consultant Pharmacist providing Home Medication Reviews with a strong background in Medical Education for GPs and Pharmacists, she has a wide range of experience and a perspective to make decisions with a clinical and strategic lens as well as ensuring compassionate outcomes for patients and clinicians. Saloni has experience in evidence based education and implementation in general practice.
Saloni is a strategic communicator and self motivated professional with emotional leadership experience with a strong coaching and mentorship background. She is an innovative and strategic thinker with a keen interest in Digital Health and Communication without losing sight of being a Pharmacist first and foremost.