Next week, on the 6th of July, join an expert panel including scientists, a medical researcher and a general practitioner, who will talk about the importance of nature in medical research.
Last year, researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research made headlines with research showing how honeybee venom can be used against aggressive forms of breast cancer. This is just one example of how compounds found in nature can be re-purposed for medical applications. Aspirin and penicillin are other well-known examples of compounds originally derived from natural sources.
Now, a group of eminent panellists will share their insights on this topic and answer your pressing questions. The panellist leading this one-day event include:
- Professor Peter Klinken AC – Chief Scientist of Western Australia
- Associate Professor Pilar Blancafort – Perkins Cancer Epigenetics and Program Head – Cancer
- Professor Kingsley Dixon – Botanist, emphasising ‘science-into-practice’
- Dr Mark Nidorf – Cardiologist, co-discovered that gout drug prevents heart attacks
Date and time
Tuesday 6th July 2021
6- 7pm (light refreshments to follow)
Arrive 5:45pm for a 6pm start. Panel discussion will be approximately 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes for audience Q&A’s.
Cost
$10
Location
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research – McCusker Auditorium, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA
Registration
https://perkins.formtitan.com/origin/ft992a1f321622696390433_copy/origin/?device=Desktop#/
To learn more about this event, go to the official website.
COVID-19 Warning
“In the interest of the health and safety of attendees and our community, we will cautiously watch the current Western Australian COVID-19 situation and make a decision this Friday 2nd July on whether this event will be delayed or held as planned. All registrants will be emailed, and a notice will announce the event status this Friday. We appreciate your patience and will update you as soon as possible.”