Monash Health Translation Precinct (MHTP) Research Week 2016 aims to highlight and showcase the ground breaking research taking place across the precinct, from Hudson Institute, Monash University and Monash Health.
From 21 – 25 November, the MHTP Translational Research Facility will become a centre of activity as researchers and staff from across the precinct and all partner sites come together to celebrate and showcase the year’s research achievements.
Research Week shows the excellent and diverse research from the precinct, across a wide range of disciplines. The focus of this event is on innovative research areas, sharing knowledge and networking. There will be a networking and celebration event for staff across the precinct at 5pm on Thursday November 24.
Details:
- Date/time: 21-25 Nov 9-5pm
- Venue:
- 21-24 Nov: Seminar rooms 1&2, 45 Kanooka Grove, Clayton 3168
- 25 Nov: Kingston Centre, Education Centre, Room A and Dandenong Hospital Lecture Theatre
- Program includes:
- A Healthy Life Span
- Cells and Therapies
- ECR Best of the Best
- Breakfast talk: Assoc Prof Tim Moss (Title: How to prepare a compelling scientific presentation)
- Translational Research Symposium Day, incorporating
- Best of MHTP research
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- PhD Student Showcase Symposium
- Poster competition and prizes (21 and 22 Nov. All welcome. No registration necessary)
- Nursing and Midwifery seminar (25 Nov at Dandenong Hospital and Kingston Centre. All welcome. No registration necessary)
- Networking, drinks and celebration event
- Keynote speakers:
- Professor Anne Kelso AO, CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
- Simon McKeon AO, Chancellor of Monash University
- Registration link
- Flyer (241 KB Pdf)
- Program (1,923 KB Pdf)
- Abstract booklet
- Poster display sessions:
- Poster display locations:
- MHTP Building Level 7 Boardroom
- MHTP Building Level 7 Foyer
- MHTP Building Bridge Level 3
- Monash Health Art Space outside Lecture Theatre 3
- Monash Health Meeting Place (located in Monash Health outside Lecture Theatre 2)
- ECR 'Best of the Best' sessions
- Session details
- Booklet (249 KB Pdf)
Session 1 - 8.30am Mon 21 Nov to 5.00pm Tue 22 Nov
| Category | Location |
| Child Health & Neonatal Health | TRF Building Level 7 Boardroom & Meeting Place |
| Diabetes, Obesity, Men’s Health & Endocrinology | TRF Building Level 7 Foyer & TRF Linkbridge |
| Mental Health & Neurosciences | TRF Building Level 7 Foyer |
| Ageing | TRF Building Level 7 Boardroom |
| Cancer | TRF Building Level 7 Boardroom |
| Allied Health | Monash Health Art Space outside Lecture Theatre 3 |
| EM/Anaesthetics/ICU/Trauma | TRF Building Linkbridge Level 3 |
Session 2 - 8.30am Wed 23 Nov to 8.30am Fri 25 Nov
| Category | Location |
| Public Health and Health Service | TRF Building Level 7 Boardroom & Monash Health Art Space outside Lecture Theatre 3 |
| Cardiovascular Disease | TRF Building Level 7 Boardroom & Linkbridge Level 3 |
| Inflammatory & Infectious Diseases | TRF Building Level 7 Foyer |
| Women’s Health | TRF Building Level 7 Foyer & Bridge Level 3 |
| Nursing & Midwifery | Monash Health Meeting Place |
| Surgery | TRF Building Linkbridge Level 3 |
ECR 'Best of the Best' Wed 23 Nov 2.30pm to 5pm
| Time | Speaker/topic |
| 2.30pm – 2.45pm |
Dr Michaela Finsterbusch
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| 2.45pm – 3.00pm |
Dr Monique Kilkenny
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| 3.00pm – 3.15pm |
Dr Virginie Deswaerte
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| 3.15pm – 3.30pm |
Dr Amy Winship
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| Afternoon Tea Break | |
| 3.50pm – 4.05pm |
Dr Bryan Leaw
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| 4.05pm – 4.20pm |
Dr Brian Ko
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| 4.20pm – 4.35pm |
Dr Le Son Tran
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| 4.35pm – 4.50pm |
Dr Jun Yang
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