From Bench to Bedside: Patient Centred Innovation - In-person event

Join researchers and scientists from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) as they delve into the technologies and innovations driving healthcare transformation. From international collaborations to preclinical translation, learn how multidisciplinary research is improving patient care and addressing complex global health issues.

Panel Discussion

The panel will explore strategies for improving patient care through clinical innovations, with a focus on effective translation of research into practice. Discussions will address how collaborative partnerships drive success, challenges encountered, and practical steps for implementation.

Presentation Topics and Speakers

• Professor Kate Schroder, IMB Group Leader – The role of inflammatory markers in tailoring medical treatments
• Associate Professor Gianluigi Li Bassi, Senior Intensivist and Lead of CCRG’s Preclinical Research Program – Clinical perspectives on patient-centred care
• Dr Brett McKinnon, IMB Senior Research Fellow – Development of endometriosis organoids and the use of PET scans in research
• Dr Hana Starobova, IMB NHMRC Research Fellow – Reducing cancer therapy-induced side effects, including neuropathies
• Mr Oystein Tronstad, CCRG Lead Clinical Researcher and Project Manager, ICU of the Future – Evidence-based initiatives to enhance patient recovery in the ICU

This event promises to be an enlightening forum for healthcare professionals, researchers, and stakeholders interested in the pivotal role of patient-centred research and innovation. It highlights the importance of translating groundbreaking discoveries into practical applications, with discussions on personalised medicine, engineering solutions, and effective integration into clinical practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how translational research can improve patient outcomes.

Who should attend

Alumni, Industry or government partners, Media, Prospective students, UQ students (including HDRs), UQ staff or researchers.

Location

Seminar Room Large 3.142, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Queensland Bioscience Precinct (Building 80), St Lucia campus.