Human milk oligosaccharides and bioactives for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates – perspectives from a preterm pig model

Room 1.81 Anatomy, Physiology & Human Biology Building, North, UWA

Title 1 : Human milk oligosaccharides and bioactives for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates– perspectives from a preterm pig model. Presenter: Stine Brandt Bering, Associate Professor, Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, University of Copenhagen   Title 2 : Preterm pig models of perinatal inflammation Presenter: Duc Ninh Nguyen, Assistant Professor Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, … Continued

ACRF Pre-Clinical Cancer Imaging Facility Information Session

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Learn how the ACRF Cancer Imaging Facility can improve the quality of your research, (both cancer and non-cancer related): • Presentation showcasing the facility capabilities including state-of-the-art pre-clinical MRI, PET/CT and SPECT/CT machines • Presentations from current users of the facility • Tours of the facility (Flat closed-in shoes required) • Drinks and nibbles provided … Continued

Free

Australian Psychological Society: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Australia’s hidden epidemic

The University Club of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

Join clinical neuropsychologist Associate Professor Carmela Pestell as she sheds light on the hidden epidemic of FASD, why an accurate diagnosis of this complex condition is vital and how sufferers – both children and adults - can be helped to have a better future.  

Research Skills Seminar Series 2018 : Knowledge Translation – Planning for impact and implementation of research outcomes

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Presenters: Dr Fenella Gill Knowledge translation is a vital part of every research project requiring planning from the outset. This seminar explains why knowledge translation is so important and how to get started. It provides an overview of knowledge translation considerations for research design, implementation, dissemination and, measuring impact. The seminar schedule may be subject … Continued

Free

Seminar Series 2018: RPH MEDICAL RESEARCH FORUM- Opioid use in the UK: mortality, offending and the effectiveness of treatment

MRF Building, Rear 50 Murray Street, Perth, WA, Australia

Matthias Pierce is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, working in the Centre for Women’s Mental Health on the CAPRI project: investigating the health and social wellbeing of Children and Adolescents with Parental mental Illness. He completed his MSc in Medical Statistics in 2008 at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, … Continued

Free

Perkins Seminar series: Drug Resistance in Cancer: From Detectors to Differentiation

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Presenter: Dr Andrew Redfern Consultant Medical Oncologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital Clinical Head of the Cancer Division, Harry Perkins Institute Medical Director, Linear Clinical Research Please see the attached flyer for more information

Research Skills Seminar Series 2018: Ethics Processes within Health Research

Perth Children’s Hospital 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Presenter: Associate Professor Sue Skull Deputy Director Dept of Child Health Research & Head of the Research Education Program Click here to register Please see  the attached flyer for more information

Free

MRFF priorities consultation event in Perth

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

You can now register to attend the upcoming public forums which will help inform the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2018-2020. Further information on the consultation process, including the discussion paper and online submission process, is available on the MRFF website. Please click here to register for the Perth public forum    

WAHTN Clinical Trials Platform – Research Advice

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

 Need assistance or advice on your research? Expert research advice is available at Perkins (north) through the WAHTN Clinical Trials Platform on Tuesday, Aug 7th from 09:00-17:00. (Other locations will be available on other dates). Advice on the following is available on the following: General Clinical Trial Advice Support for new investigators Data Management and … Continued

Advances in Osseointegration & Implant Symposium

Ken Sutherland Lecture Theatre

In this symposium experts in dental implantology and maxillofacial surgery will present recent advances in computation modelling and scaffold technology in dental implants. This is an excellent complimentary continuing education event. Certificates can be issued on request. Please see the attached flyer for more information

Research Skills Seminar Series: Conducting Systematic Reviews

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Presenter: Prof Sonya Girdler Systematic reviews play  a very important role in health research. They provide a high level summary of studies and can inform policy and practice relevant to a particular area of inquiry. Understanding review methodologies is useful for those who wish to undertake a systematic review or just read one. This seminar … Continued

Free

Prototyping for Medtech

The speakers will be talking about the prototyping process and how prototypes can be used to evolve concepts and de-risk your technical development. They will cover both early stage prototyping for ideation and concept evolution, and later stage prototypes for design verification. Speakers will include: Megan Gobey: Founding director of The Inventor's Hub Matt Oldakowski: Founder … Continued

Invitation to St John of God Research Week

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

St John of God Health Care’s annual Research Week showcases the significant and varied research undertaken at St John of God Subiaco and Murdoch Hospitals. This year’s program provides opportunities to further develop research skills and broaden your understanding of new technologies, models of patient care and evaluation of clinical outcomes. Due to limited seating … Continued

WAHTN Clinical Trials Forum

Speakers: Dr Paul Cohen and Prof Tom Corcoran If you are attending this forum, please RSVP to  Helen Atkinson For more information about Research Week, please follow this link

Research Skills Seminar Series: Media and Communication in Research, How to refine and pitch your message for maximum impact

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Presenter: Elizabeth Chester Director of Communications & Development at the Telethon Kids Institute This seminar will go through how to maximise the impact of your research and ensure your bottom line is delivered in an engaging, accurate, and responsible way. With an impressive media experience, Elizabeth Chester will provide practical techniques on working with the … Continued

Free

The 2018 Ian Constable Lecture: A Tale of Two Diseases: regulating immune responses in the retina

The University Club of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

This annual lecture is presented by the Lions Eye Institute and the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies and honours the work of Professor Ian Constable. Presenter: Professor Andrew Dick, Director of the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Please click here to register

WA BioInnovation Showcase and Networking Event 2018

Ernst & Young Building, 11 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth

You're invited to attend the WA BioInnovation Showcase and Networking Event 2018 • Hear about the latest WA biotech and healthcare investment and partnering opportunities • Learn about WA’s R&D and research translation capabilities • Find out what pharma and medtech companies are looking for • Discuss and develop collaborations with WA researchers • Celebrate … Continued

Research Skills Seminar Series: Sample Size Calculations

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Presenter: Dr Julie Marsh This seminar provides an overview of how to perform sample size calculations for difference research study designs and demonstrates how to use free "PS" software. The seminar will cover issues specific to clinical trials and assists researchers to identify situations where the best course of action is to consult a statistician. … Continued

Free

BridgeTech Program Speaker Series

Ernst & Young Building, 11 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth

BridgeTech is a unique professional development program (https://research.qut.edu.au/bridgetech/) tailored for early to mid-career researchers who are interested in commercializing medical technology including medical devices and diagnostics. This is the first year that BridgeTech has been offered in Australia and nearly 100 participants from across Australia have been selected to take part in face-to-face and online … Continued