Legacy of learning: Dr Sukanya Roy’s gift to future haematologists

Dr Sukanya Roy is generously supporting the next generation of haematologists after retiring from an incredible twenty-two years of service at Monash Health. 
 
‘Sukanya is a widely respected specialist who made significant contributions to the craft of haematopathology, the study of blood diseases and disorders, and to registrar training during her time at Monash Health,’ said Professor Jake Shortt, Clinical Director of Haematology. 
 
When she made the decision to retire, she was looking for a meaningful way to have a lasting impact on future haematologists and a career that had meant so much to her. 
 
Through a generous donation by Sukanya, the annual ‘Sukanya Roy Prize’ was established, to bring her vision to life and support the careers of future specialists following in her path. 
 
The prize is used to help fund the professional development of a Monash Health Haematology Trainee each year, who has contributed significantly to the laboratory’s research, quality improvement initiatives and education.
 
We are pleased to congratulate Dr Trung Ngo, the deserving recipient of the prize for 2025! 
 
Trung has been an invaluable member of the registrar team that is exploring a new test for blood cancers under the supervision of Dr Paul Yeh, Haematologist and Clinical Scientist. 
 
This research was not only published in the journal ‘Pathology’ with Trung as the first author, but also received NATA accreditation – making it the first RNA fusion panel of its kind for testing blood cancers in Australia. 
 
‘I will always remember and value Sukanya’s teaching, mentorship and passion during my training at Monash Health,’ said Dr Trung Ngo. 
 
‘She cared for us as junior doctors, provided excellent pearls of wisdom and helped to mould our future careers – I am so thankful for her generosity and commitment in establishing this prize.’ 
 
Trung will be embarking on a haematology fellowship at the prestigious, University College London Hospitals (UCLH) from July 2025. 
 
Congratulations, Trung! And on behalf of Monash Health, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sukanya for her incredible commitment and the lasting legacy she leaves in her retirement.