1st PRESENTATION (at 12noon): Title: “Improving the Consenting Process: An Audit of Coronary Procedures” This presentation will provide an overview of a small audit that was conducted by two of our SJG junior medical officers and how they went about translating the results of their study to practical improvements in the consenting process for coronary … Continued

Presenter: Dr Michael Wright & A/Prof Sue Skull Are you conducting or planning a research project that could involve Indigenous participants? This seminar provides an overview of important considerations for engaging the Indigenous community in research, including: understanding cultural differences, ethical considerations, and the importance of community consultation. The seminar schedule may be subject to … Continued

Presenter: Professor Ian Smyth NHMRC Senior Research Fellow Deputy Head of the Anatomy and Developmental Biology Department Monash University   Please see the attached flyer for more information

Presenter: Dr Colin Funk Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Co-Head of the Breast Translational Oncology Program Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Location: Seminar Room G24, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building Please see the attached flyer

Presenter: Professor Mark A Febbraio Head of the Cellular and Molecular Metabolism Laboratory Head of the Division of Diabetes & Metabolism Garvan Institute of Medical Research Please see the attached flyer for more information

In this session there will be two presentations the first from Prof Jeff Keelan and the second to be confirmed “Preterm Birth Prevention Study - Treating vaginal infections to prevent prematurity” Prof Jeff Keelan will present NHMRC-funded clinical trial which will be conducted at KEMH, led by Prof John Newnham, Prof Dorota Doherty and Dr … Continued

Presenter: Dr Haibo Jiang DECRA Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, University of Western Australia Please find attached flyer for more information

Presenter:  Prof Jonathan Carapetis This seminar covers the importance of understanding the rights and responsibilities of both supervisors and supervisees doing research, whether for a formal degree, or a small project, and how to get the best out of both roles. Research supervision will also cover practical tips related to the selection of suitable research … Continued

Registration is free, but please register for catering purposes. See attached flyer for details and link to register. International/National speakers include: Professor Max Gibbbons Director, Sarcoma Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, UK Dr Mandy Ballinger Group Leader, Genetic Cancer Risk, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney

On Monday 25th June 2018, the Centre for Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine is holding a mid-Winter Symposium around the visit by a delegation of stem cell scientists from Helmholtz Centre Munich. The Helmholtz presentations will be headlined by Micha Drukker, leader of the Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation Laboratory, who will give the Perkins/CCTRM lunchtime seminar.  He … Continued

Presenter: Dr Micha Drukker Group Leader, Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation Lab Head, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Unit Helmholtz Centre Munich For more information please see the attached flyer or contact Rod Dilley on rodney.dilley@earscience.org.au OR A/Prof Juliana Hamzah on juliana.hamzah@perkins.uwa.edu.au

The 2019 Spinnaker Grants aim to foster a culture of research where ECRs are encouraged and nurtured to excel. Capacity building and research collaborations as well as research translation underpin the ethos of Spinnaker. Consumer and Community Health Research Network available to assist researchers with their application drop-in sessions at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Education Centre, Room 1.8 Booking essential! … Continued