PROFESSOR Graeme Clark AC, the inventor of the bionic ear, has been recognised for his contribution to surgical science by being awarded the prestigious Lister Medal, the third Australian to receive the medal since it was established in the 1920s.

From 1970 to 2003, Prof Clark was the Foundation Professor and Chairman in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne. He was Laureate Professor at the University from 2000 to 2004.

I was privileged to serve with Professor Clark on the Council of Ridley College, Melbourne in the 1990s. Professor Clark is both an eminent scientist and committed Christian. I thank God for his example of discipleship.

Article, Bionic ear inventor receives Lister Medal.