A Week of Celebration of Scientific Excellence and Gender Equity in STEMM

The bio-nano sciences are not only exciting scientifically, but have been identified by international scientific and commercial leaders as essential enablers of our future industries.

The week of 24^th to 29^th September will bring world leading scientists together, including the Australian Nobel Laureate, Prof Elizabeth Blackburn and 2017 Australian of the year, Prof Alan Mackay-Sim. This scientific celebration will provide a focus on the importance of the biomedical and nanomaterials sciences to our future economies. A number of events will celebrate in particular the participation of women in STEMM. In addition, we acknowledge the value we place on our international collaborations. Industry participation will be extensive, with scientific sessions designed to highlight the pathway to commercial benefits to society.

International Symposium on Stem Cell Ageing and Regenerative Engineering

International Symposium on Stem Cell Ageing and Regenerative Engineering, to be held on Sunday 24^th September. The keynote speaker will be Prof Gerald de Haan, Research Director of the European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing, The Netherlands.

The symposium is hosted by UQ’s Centre in Stem Cell Ageing and Regenerative Engineering (UQ-StemCARE), a recently launched strategic initiative by UQ with a focus on unravelling the key molecular mechanisms of stem cell ageing, and engineering clinical solutions in regenerative medicine for increasing health span and healthy ageing.

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International Conference on BioNano Innovation

International Conference on BioNano Innovation running from 24^th to 27^th September, which will present the latest advances in the most exciting and commercially-promising area of science and engineering: the interface between the biological and physical sciences at the nanoscale. Around 500 scientific leaders from Australia and beyond will attend this exciting event.

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Dinner – In conversation with Nobel Laureate Professor Elizabeth Blackburn AC

Dinner- In conversation with Nobel Laureate Professor Elizabeth Blackburn AC, at Customs House on the evening of Monday 25 September 2017. The theme of the dinner will be the promotion of participation of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) subjects.Secure your tickets now to this engaging, special event.

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China-Australia-CSIRO Polymer Meeting

National Workshop on “Biomedical Applications of Engineered Antibodies and Proteins”

National Workshop on “Biomedical Applications of Engineered Antibodies and Proteins”, to be held on 29^th September, bringing together leading companies in the biopharmaceutical industries. The workshop is hosted by the UQ-based ARC Centre for Biopharmaceutical Innovation, a recently established initiative aiming at supporting these important industries.

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Leadership and Career Development workshop on “The Art of Effective Negotiation”.

This half-day workshop for PhD students and Early Career Researchers will be delivered by Professor Geraldine Richmond, Presidential Chair in Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon and Director of COACh, an organization working to increase the number and career success of women scientists and engineers. It will held on the afternoon of Tuesday 26^th September, 2017 at The University of Queensland.

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Public lecture by Professor Geraldine Richmond on “The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Science”.

This will be held on the evening of Tuesday 26^th September, 2017 in the Advanced Engineering Building at The University of Queensland. Professor Geraldine Richmond is Presidential Chair in Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon and Director of COACh an organization working to increase the number and career success of women scientists and engineers.

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