Former Liberal MP Katie Allen has been farewelled in a touching memorial service attended by political, academic and medical leaders. A who's who of Victorian Liberal luminaries also paid their respects including former premier Jeff Kennett and former federal treasurer Peter Costello. Dr Allen authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and was an authority on pediatric food allergy, changing how it is diagnosed and managed in Australia and abroad. A mentor to a number of scientists, doctors and students, Dr Allen was also an ambassador for Eating Disorders Families Australia. Toni Meath, principal of Melbourne Girls' Grammar School, said Dr Allen was ambitious, responsible, and gifted.