Medivision at UTAS

Registration will be at 8:30-9am

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We've got some exciting updates to share ~

Send us a message if you don't have a ticket but are interested in coming to our event tomorrow!

Congratulations to Wei Han for winning a free Medivision 2018 ticket!

You can claim your prize at registration tomorrow :)

LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH SALES @ MENZIES TODAY (Wednesday) 12-12:30PM, 1:30-3PM

STUDENT TICKETS ONLY $5 W/ LUNCH PROVIDED

Professor Francis Bowling [PhD, MBBS, FRCPA, FFSc, FHGSA, MBA] will be coming all the way from Melbourne to talk about the use of AI in the field of molecular genetics!

Professor Bowling is a highly respected pathologist, he is currently the:
- Director of Pathology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne
- Member of the Board of Professional Practice and Quality of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
- Member of the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council.

His professional scope of practice includes both Genetics and Chemical Pathology. This lead to his strong interest in the molecular basis of disease. He believe the four “omes” is going to change the practise of future medicine, the four “Omes” being th-e Genome, Proteome, Metabolome, and Microbiome

His current research include:
- Validating big data analytical tools for diagnosis and monitoring of disease
- Developing the concept of a disease trajectome in collaboration with the Proteomics and Metabolomics mass spectrometry facility at the Walter and Eliza Hall Research Institute.
- ProCan study at the Childrens Medical Research Institute, Westmead, which is constructing a proteomic profile of the over 5000 tumour samples.

In his spare time, he enjoys growing grapes and olives on the Tasmanian East Coast, and is a great fan of Wombats.

Keen to hear Professor Francis Bowling's talk?

Get your tickets at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/medivision-2018

STUDENT TICKETS NOW ONLY $5 WITH LUNCH PROVIDED!

CASH SALES TODAY (Tues) @ MENZIES 12pm-1pm

STUDENT TICKETS ONLY $5 W/ LUNCH PROVIDED

Very excited to announce that we are offering reduced student tickets for $5!!! Don't worry if you have already bought a ticket, we will be reimbursing.

We also have a competition with a ~ free ticket ~ up for grabs so check that out as well :)

Tickets available at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/medivision-2018

We will also have cash sales this week (avoid the processing fee!):
- Tuesday 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday 12pm-12:30pm, 1:30pm-3pm

CASH SALES TODAY (Monday) @ MENZIES 1-2PM

Welcoming Professor Christine Jorm all the way from Sydney!

Professor Christine Jorm is the Director of NSW Regional Health Partners, an NHMRC accredited Centre for Innovation in Regional Health. The Centre is tasked with accelerating the translation of research in order to improve rural health. She is also a safety and quality expert, with experience as a clinician (working as an anaesthetist for more than 15 years) policy maker, researcher, and teacher. Furthermore, Christine is a graduate of the Institute of Company Directors and has been a long-term member of the Grattan health program advisory group, also working as a Visiting Fellow on the three recent safety and quality reports.

In addition to her speciality medical qualifications, Christine has doctorates in neuropharmacology and sociology. Her PhD thesis explored aspects of medical culture. She has published more than 80 opinion pieces, peer reviewed articles, books, and book chapters.

Interested in hearing Christine's take on medical culture? Join us this coming Saturday at Medivision 2018!

Tickets available at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/medivision-2018

New topics are rolling out! Join us next Saturday and experience the future of medicine!

Tickets available at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/medivision-2018

Cash sales will be on at Menzies' atrium (avoid the processing fees!)
- Monday 1pm-2pm
- Tuesday 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday 12pm-12:30pm, 1:30pm-3pm

Come over and find out more about our speakers and workshops!

Introducing Dr David Dunbabin [MBBS(hons), B Med Sci, FRACP, FFARM], specialist in Health of the Elderly, Director of Rehabilitation Calvary Healthcare, and Clinical Senior Lecturer University of Tasmania!

Dr Dunbabin was born and educated in Tasmania, graduating in 1982 from University of Tasmania. He received Physician Training at the RHH with advanced training in Geriatric Medicine in Leicester (UK) and Adelaide (SA). He is currently working in a private practice in Geriatric Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Being a MRC Research fellow, he has extensive clinical research experience in the management and prevention of stroke and dementia. He has investigated the effectiveness of antiplatelet therapy in the prevention of vascular events and has over 20 publications relating to the epidemiology and management of stroke.

Interested in listening to Dr Dunbabin's talk? Get tickets at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/medivision-2018