GIN Program

The incredible speakers just keep coming! We’re thrilled to have Prof. Jay Horvat from the University of Newcastle at the GIN Symposium next week.

Jay is interested in the investigation and therapeutic targeting of infection and inflammation induced diseases of the CNS, and GI and reproductive tracts.

We can’t wait to hear about where his research is currently going and how it falls into the GIN sphere.

🎟️ follow the link in our bio for tickets!

Big science, big impact. A/Prof Jessica Biesiekierski joins us at GIN to unpack how diet shapes gut health. 🥗

Jess’ work has reshaped global understanding of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, dietary responses in IBS, and why individuals react so differently to food.

We can’t wait to hear all about her research at the GIN Symposium on the 6-7 of May. 🎉

Follow the link in our bio for tickets 🎟️

📣 Our next speaker that we want to highlight is Dr Erin Campbell from the University of Newcastle!

Erin is a neuroscientist working to improve treatments for mental health disorders by uncovering the brain biology driving vulnerability to these conditions. 🧠

Registration and full program can be found in our bio 🙌

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Prof Sumaira Hasnain 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Sumaira Hasnain, Group Leader and NHMRC Leadership Fellow at the Mater Research Institute, to the 2026 GIN Symposium.

Her work uncovers how epithelial stress pathways and cytokine signalling shape inflammation, fibrosis, and tissue repair in IBD — including landmark discoveries on how IL‑22 protects the gut while IL‑24 drives fibrotic remodelling.

Professor Hasnain’s research continues to shift our understanding of the gut–immune interface, earning recognition through 25 awards across her career.
Join us on 6–7 May as she shares new insights driving the future of GIN science.
🔬 Grab your tickets via our bio!

🎙️ From Data to Dialogue: Turning Research into Reach.

We’re bringing a dedicated Science Communication Panel to the GIN Symposium this year, diving into what it really means to share your research with the world.

🌟 Translating complex findings into accessible stories
🌟 Communicating across disciplines
🌟 Balancing professionalism with authenticity
🌟 And yes.. can strong science communication boost your funding success?

Join us on 7 May and be part of the conversation.

We’re excited to announce our 2026 GIN Symposium speaker lineup! We have such a great range of experts across the fields of gastroenterology, immunology, and neuroscience travelling in from around Australia. ✈️

Over two days, our researchers will share new insights, challenge assumptions, and spark the cross-disciplinary conversations that make the GIN community so unique.

Come along, learn something new, and fuel the future!
📍 Ormond Hall, The Commons Collective.
🗓️ 6-7 May, 2026
🎟️ Register via the link in our bio

We’re excited to announce our 2026 GIN Symposium speaker line up! We have such a great range of experts across the fields of gastroenterology, immunology, and neuroscience travelling in from around Australia. ✈️

Over two days, our speakers will share new insights, challenge assumptions, and spark the cross-disciplinary conversations that make the GIN community so unique.

This is an incredible opportunity to connect with people shaping the future of GIN science.

📍 Ormond Hall, Commons Collective
🗓️ 6-7 May 2026
🎟️ Register via the link in our bio

🌟Stay tuned - speaker spotlights are coming soon! 🌟

Switching it up from immunology, we’re excited to announce neuroscientist Dr David Farmer as an upcoming speaker with Talks on Tuesdays! 🧠

David’s research focuses on how the brain stem is involved in the most important functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. He is a passionate science communicator and co-wrote and performed in a comedy show about the brain stem titled “Why you’re not dead yet”. Come along on the 24th of February for a fun and engaging talk on the weird and wacky of why you’re still alive. 🎙️

🫁 Our next Talks on Tuesday speaker is Dr Rossana Azzoni discussing the neuro-immune interactions in the lung - how they influence inflammation and contribute to chronic respiratory diseases.

👩🏻‍🔬Rossana is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Monash University; her work focuses on immune cell interactions with the nervous system and how this communication modulates disease progression in the lungs. In this talk you’ll learn about one of the body’s hidden communication pathways and uncover a side of health that you haven’t considered before, in addition to viewing award winning microscopic images!