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October 2018
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Monday 08 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Sleep/wakefulness control using optogenetics : School of Human Sciences Special Seminar by Raine Visiting Professor
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Professor Akihiro Yamanaka leads a team of researchers at the Department of Neuroscience II, Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (RIEM) at Nagoya University, Japan. Professor Yamanaka is a pharmacologist by training but early in his career he developed a strong interest in (...)
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Tuesday 16 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - To mend a broken heart, thou shalt learn from the ladies : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Dr. Yun Wah Lam received his PhD training in the lab of Dr. Davina Opstelten at the University of Hong Kong. After receiving his PhD in 1996, he joined the group of Prof. Angus Lamond in Dundee, Scotland, where he developed an interest in the relationship of the architecture of mammalian cell (...)
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Saturday 20 |
9:30 - OPEN DAY - Lions Eye Institute Open Day is free on Saturday 20 Oct 9:30-12:30 : Open Day this Saturday 20 October 2018 - Free event
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This year’s Open Day will feature interactive displays from a number of LEI research groups showcasing the latest in cutting edge eye science with a focus on eye genetics, DNA testing, stem cell technology, gene therapy and clinical trials.
Displays on offer:
• Experience being inside the eye (...)
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Monday 22 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Busting myths about how mammals cope with heat � insights from free-living mammals : School of Human Sciences Special Seminar
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Andrea Fuller is a Professor in the School of Physiology and Director of the Brain Function Research Group at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Her primary research focus is in the areas of thermal and conservation physiology, with an emphasis on understanding the (...)
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Tuesday 23 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Collaborative care modelling to provide distance health services : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Dr.Yulia Shiikha joined the School of Human Sciences and IRCOHE as a Research Fellow in 2013. Dr Shiikha graduated as a Dentist in 2000, and then pursued her Master’s degree in Orthodontics. She progressed to do a PhD in Physiology/Dentistry. In addition, she has a MBA (...)
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Tuesday 30 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Lover or fighter: you can�t have it all : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Bio: Leigh received his PhD from Nottingham University in 1986 and held a series of postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Liverpool until 1995 when he moved to UWA. He was awarded an ARC Federation Fellowship in 2004 and was elected to the Australian Academy in 2009. He is currently Editor- (...)
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February 2019
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Saturday 02 |
9:30 - EVENT - Read with speed : Double your reading speed and improve your comprehension
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Learn from a highly qualified academic with international success and experience, how to quickly process large amount of written information in your business activities or academic studies. You will be provided with the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your (...)
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Tuesday 26 |
13:00 - AWARD - Applications for the 2019 AMWA Early-Career Award close on Sunday, 31st of March. : Further information is available here: www.medicalwriters.org/amwa-early-career-award
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Applications for the 2019 AMWA Early-Career Award close on Sunday, 31st of March.
The Australasian Medical Writer’s Association (AMWA) supports medical writers and editors in Australia and New Zealand. We are currently seeking early-career medical writers who are eligible for our 2019 (...)
Jennifer Young (Dual gradient hydrogel systems for mechanobiology applications): The spatial presentation of mechanical information is a key parameter for cell behavior. We have previously developed a method for creating tunable stiffness gradient polyacrylamide hydrogels with values spanning the (...)
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March 2019
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Tuesday 19 |
15:00 - EVENT - Unveiling of Aboriginal artwork : Harmony Week Event - Pharmacy Division
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Pharmacy has purchased a number of Aboriginal art works to be displayed in its building. This Harmony Week event is an unveiling of these paintings, followed by afternoon tea.
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Wednesday 20 |
17:30 - EVENT - Panel: Migrant and Refugee Health : Harmony Week Event - Panel discussion of health issues for migrants and refugees in WA focussing on social aspects of health.
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Migrants to Australia often experience diverse health and mental health needs which may not be met by mainstream services. Addressing such needs involves understanding complex social and cultural specifics. Instead of treating people as generic bodies, a social approach to health recognises that (...)
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Tuesday 26 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Improving Immunity to Melanoma : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Abstract: Melanoma is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, resulting in ~1500 deaths each year. While extensive public health campaigns have increased community awareness of the importance of sun-safety and skin monitoring, a substantial number of melanomas remain undetected (...)
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Thursday 28 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - The Search for a function of the melanoma tumour antigen melanotransferrin: Iron binding molecule turned pro-tumourigenic signalling protein : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Melanotransferrin (MTf) is a membrane-bound transferrin homologue that is found in melanoma cells and was one of the first melanoma tumour antigens to be characterized. It possesses an iron-binding site like the iron-binding protein in the blood, transferrin, but does not play a role in normal (...)
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April 2019
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Tuesday 02 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Measuring physical activity patterns using objective devices: Past, present, and future : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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There is emerging evidence that how individuals accumulate their physical activity and sedentary behaviour (e.g. bouts, breaks) each day may be important for health. It is possible to assess activity patterns using different objective monitors (e.g. ActiGraph, activPAL, etc), yet there is little (...)
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Tuesday 23 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Surgical wound complications: improving prevention and outcomes : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Surgical wound complications such as dehiscence (SWD) are a significant issue that affect large numbers of patients and is almost certainly under-reported. The impact of SWD can be considerable: increased mortality, delayed hospital discharge, readmission, further surgery, delayed adjuvant (...)
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Wednesday 24 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Seeking the secret of longevity, deep in the sea : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Professor Pierre Blier -Seeking the secret of longevity, deep in the sea. Delineating the physiological and biochemical causes of aging process in the animal kingdom is a highly active area of research not only because of potential benefits for human health but also because aging process (...)
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Friday 26 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Phenotypic consequences of mutation accumulations on mitochondria : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Professor Dufresne France - Phenotypic consequences of mutation accumulations on mitochondria. Mitochondria are essential organelles that generate ATP necessary to sustain life via the oxidative phosphorylation. The mitochondrial genome is known to be sensitive to the accumulation of (...)
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May 2019
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Wednesday 08 |
If feeling too stressed, it’s time to take back control and reconnect to that place of calm and inner peace! Stress is the most commonly cited challenge many of us face on a daily basis.
Severe chronic stress puts us at risk of poor health and mood disorders including anxiety, depression and (...)
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Tuesday 28 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - How Regenerative Biology is Used to Sell the Dream of Lab Grown Consumer Products : School of Human Sciences Seminar Series
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Abstract: The Tissue Culture & Art Project (Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr) are credited as the first to grow (2000) and eat (2003) lab grown meat as well as the first to grow tissue engineered leather (2004). These where critical art projects that were set to highlight the radical shifts in our (...)
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June 2019
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Thursday 06 |
9:00 - WORKSHOP - Assessment Essentials : A workshop for academics and postgraduate students
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The objective of this two day workshop is to enhance the skills of the faculty and postgraduate students in the assessment of student learning. The topics covered include; Writing test items, creating assignments, conducting pre and post examination reviews, assessment of professionalism, feedback (...)
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