Research Posters for ResearchFest 2026 at the Austin Library
ResearchFest 2026 recently concluded at Austin Health, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and consumer partners to explore "The future of research". The two-day event featured insights from notable speakers, including Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty and CEO Jodie Geissler, and marked the launch of new research flagships fostering collaboration across medicine, nursing, and laboratory science.
Highlighting the event was an awards ceremony honoring Professor Mark Howard as the 2026 Distinguished Scientist and Professor Eliza Hawkes with the inaugural Women in Research Award. The gathering emphasized a collaborative culture dedicated to advancing patient care. Read more at Austin Health.
https://www.austin.org.au/news/researchfest-2026-showcases-the-future-of-research-at-austin-health/
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