Dr Alison Skene

Acting Medical Director

Dr Alison is the Acting Medical Director of Pathology and Director of Anatomical Pathology. She is a graduate of the University of Adelaide medical school. She undertook anatomical pathology training in Victorian hospitals, obtaining RCPA Fellowship in 1999, followed by a fellowship in cytopathology at Victorian Cytology Service. She has a long-standing interest in medical renal pathology, including a research sabbatical in the field of molecular pathology of transplantation, and continues collaborative research projects, including in transplantation and diabetic renal disease.

She has a key role in providing gynaecological pathology expertise to the Mercy Hospital for Women. Her interests also include cytopathology, postgraduate teaching, digital transformation, leadership and quality improvement.She has a key role in providing gynaecological pathology expertise to the Mercy Hospital for Women. Her interests also include cytopathology, postgraduate teaching, digital transformation, leadership and quality improvement.

She is currently a member of the RCPA Cytopathology Advisory Committee.