Dear Colleagues,

Ruth Spearing has recently announced her retirement from her longstanding position as haematologist in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Ruth has been an especially prominent figure in NZ haematology for many years and will be dearly missed. She has been an energetic and determined advocate for our participation in international AML trials in particular and has made a significant impact on the management of AML for NZ patients. Ruth has been a dedicated clinician and convivial colleague and we wish her the best.

I hope you will all contribute your wishes for Ruth on this page.

Leanne Berkahn
HSANZ President