Born: 6 February 1927, Australia
Died: 27 August 2019
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Leila Boatman, Leila James
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Leila Asche worked in the field of microbiology for over forty years. Her work was recognised by the Australian Society for Microbiology in 1991 with a Distinguished Service Award. In 2001 she was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to science, particularly in the field of microbiology, and for service to the community of the Northern Territory.
Chronology
1953 – 1974
Career position – Tutor in microbiology at various colleges of the University of Melbourne
1955 – 1975
Career position – Demonstrator and Principal Tutor, University of Melbourne
1962 – 1970
Career position – Industry Consultant at Westminster Carpets, Melbourne
1975 – 1986
Career position – Senior Microbiologist at the Queen Victoria Medical Centre, Victoria
1978 – 1985
Career position – Treasurer, Australian Society for Microbiology
1980
Career position – Honorary Senior Lecturer, Monash University
1985
Career position – Fellow of Janet Clarke Hall, University of Melbourne
1986 – 1994
Career position – Senior Research Officer at the Menzies School of Health Research, Northern Territory
1986 – 1994
Career position – Sessional Microbiologist at Royal Darwin Hospital, Northern Territory
1987 – 2000
Career position – Chairman, Australian Society for Microbiology Foundation
1988 – 1990
Career position – President, Australian Federation of University Women
1991
Award – Distinguished Service Award, Australian Society of Microbiology
1993
Award – Dame of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (DStJ)
1994
Life event – Retired
1995 – ?
Career position – Member of the Board, Northern Territory Research and Development Advisory Council
1995 – 2005
Career position – Member, Governing Board, Menzies School of Health Research, Northern Territory
2001
Award – Member of the Order of Australia (AM) – for service to science, particularly in the field of microbiology, and to the community of the Northern Territory
2002 – 2004
Career position – Chairman, Taskforce Inquiring into Illegal Drugs, Northern Territory
2007
Award – Honorary Doctorate, Charles Darwin University
2010 – 2019
Career position – Member, Society of Biology, United Kingdom