Professor's Close Shave

Otago Bulletin, issue 7, April 2011

Professor Ian Morison has his head shaved by hairdresser Robert Jenkins, while four of his students (from left) Ed Stace, Isaac Campbell, Christoffel Badenhorst and Sultan Al-Shaqsi look on. They, as well as Hamish Nicholson, also went under the clippers this month.

A group of fourth year medical students will not forget that hair loss is one of the side effects of chemotherapy in a hurry, after their teacher had his head shaved for charity to conclude their lectures on blood cancers this month.

Head of Pathology Professor Ian Morison, a haematologist specialising in leukaemia and other blood cancers, wanted to use his profile to support an organisation close to his heart – the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation – and the thousands of New Zealanders affected by these terrible diseases. At the end of his lecture he and five of his students had their heads shaved, a symbolic gesture that has raised more than $5000 for the organisation.

Professor Ian Morison along with some of his 4th & 5th year medical students sacrificed their heads of hair for a worthy cause. They were raising money and awareness for the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation. Just as well it’s been relatively warm this week! (@DSM Newsletter 27 April 2011)

To support Professor Morison’s close shave go to:
www.shaveforacure.co.nz/ view_event_profile/4341