Icon Group names Matthew Rundle as Middleton Scholar 2023
UICC is pleased to learn that its partner, Icon Group, has awarded Matthew Rundle the Middleton Scholarship for 2023 for his significant work and leadership at Icon Cancer Centre, Hobart.
Matthew Rundle (left) receiving the Middleton Scholarship trophy from Icon Group CEO Mark Middleton
The Middleton Scholarship is an annual award personally funded by Icon Group CEO Mark Middleton and his family. All applicants are judged and scored by Mark Middleton as well as Prof. Jeff Dunn, AO, President of UICC, and Prof Sanchia Aranda AM, Chair of City Cancer Challenge (C/Can).
Matthew's achievements include the establishment of a genetic counselling service, a clinical research programme, initiating Tasmania's first private cancer multidisciplinary meetings, and participation in Icon's Future Leaders Forum.
"Being awarded the Middleton Scholarship is testament to hard work and dedication... it will have a transformative impact on me personally and professionally."
– Matthew Rundle, 2023 Middleton Scholar
As 2023 Middleton Scholar, Matt will contribute to the global cancer care conversation through development and networking opportunities with Icon Group partners at UICC and C/Can. This includes participation in London Global Cancer Week.
“I’m proud to say that Matt was selected from a pool of outstanding applicants who all embody what makes Icon Group truly iconic. Our team's commitment to delivering the best care to as many people as possible is unparalleled and I’m so proud to be able to offer these global opportunities to our people. Matt is a great example of the varied and extensive career opportunities Icon offers. From pharmacist to Site Manager Matt has been able to gain new skills become a truly comprehensive healthcare leader.”
– Mark Middleton OAM, Icon’s Group CEO
Since its launch in 2018 at UICC’s World Cancer Congress, the Middleton Scholarship has continued to provide unique professional development opportunities for Icon employees.
Text draft from Icon Group promotional materials.
Last update
Friday 30 June 2023