The Lions Eye Institute is proud to share that Dr Danuta Sampson, senior researcher at the Lions Eye Institute, is a 2026 inductee to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.
| The induction occurred at a special ceremony hosted in the Government House Ballroom on 5 March 2026.
Dr Sampson was recognised under the Health category, which celebrates women who have dedicated themselves to improving the physical and mental health and well-being of others. She was inducted alongside 15 other inspiring women across the fields of Arts, Business, Community, Culture, Education, Health, Sport, and STEM and Technical Trades, as well as four women included on the Roll of Honour. The WA Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 2011 to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Western Australian women past, present and future. Inductees are chosen based on their track record of breaking barriers, strengthening communities, advancing knowledge, and inspiring future generations. |
 Dr Danuta Sampson |
Dr Sampson is an internationally trained physicist based at the Lions Eye Institute and The University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on developing instruments, protocols and standardised ophthalmic image and data analysis workflows. She is also an author who writes and designs STEM children’s books and learning materials.
In late 2025, Dr Sampson was awarded the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society Mid-Career Prize for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership and contributions to the optics community. Shortly after, in January 2026, she was named one of 40 Fellows of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, which is the organisation’s highest professional recognition.
“I congratulate Dr Danuta Sampson on this well-deserved recognition. Her research plays a crucial role in deepening understanding of retinal health and disease, strengthening disease prevention and monitoring, and delivering meaningful benefits for patients,” said Dr Glen Power, Managing Director of the Lions Eye Institute.
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