Vale Dr Lee Anthony Price

We are saddened to report that Dr Lee Anthony Price, Director of Chemical Pathology at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, passed away on Wednesday 11th March 2026, aged 63.

Born in Sydney, his childhood was spent in both Canberra and Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast of Qld.  He was an accomplished surfer and loved the Sunshine Coast lifestyle speaking fondly of his upbringing as one of four children.  Lee studied Medicine at the University of Queensland, graduating in 1986.  After two years of residency, he then pursued a career in Chemical Pathology, with Registrar training at Princess Alexandra Hospital under Dr Peter Hickman, and Royal Brisbane Hospital under Dr Alan Clague. 
Lee gained his FRCPA in 1994, also passing the MAACB, with Commendation. At this time there were no positions open for a young Chemical Pathologist. Lee then tackled a further 5 years of full Physician training, specialising in Endocrinology, culminating in obtaining his FRACP in 1999.

Lee then worked as a Chemical Pathologist at Pathology Qld in their Princess Alexandra Hospital laboratory, until Dr Bruce Campbell’s retirement from SNP, then moved to SNP in February 2004. He quickly established himself at SNP as the “Chemical Oracle” and worked very collaboratively alongside Dr David Kanowski (the “Data Oracle”) for the next 22 years. He became a S&N Partner in 2006.

Lee was an examiner in Chemical Pathology for the RCPA for many years. He was an expert in all areas of Chemical Pathology, with a rapacious appetite for knowledge. Special interests included Endocrinology and inherited metabolic disease. Lee was an excellent teacher and used any opportunity to teach both scientists and doctors the intricacies of biochemistry. He was a much loved mentor and supporter of both Scientists and Registrars. 

Informal coffee with Lee (with an audience described as the “Circle of Wisdom”) was always entertaining and unpredictable, as these discussions allowed him share his broad intellectual knowledge of geography, science, medicine and many other topics. Lee had a wonderful sense of humour. Visitors to his home and office were often taken aback by his huge library and eclectic interests including plastic prehistoric animals, Samurai artefacts, and a large collection of ancient fine china.

Lee had the misfortune to be diagnosed with renal disease during his Physician training, leading to a need for regular renal dialysis.  Despite his medical problems he showed great courage to maintain performing as a Chemical Pathologist at a high level.  Lee will be greatly missed by his immediate family, by his Sullivan Nicolaides family, and by all who had the privilege to know him.  

(Obituary kindly supplied by SNP)