The CRE Newcastle Forum coincides with Medical Research Week and we are fortunate to hear from keynote speakers, Professor Mark Bayley (University of Toronto, Canada) and Dr Peter Thomas (Director, Policy and Operations, AAMRI), attracting a broad audience as they share their expertise in implementation science, the importance of translational research in addition to current and future research policies in Australia.
5.00pm – 5.10pm
HMRI Medical Research Week Seminar Opening and Welcome | Prof Michael Nilsson – Director, HMRI
5.10pm – 6.05pm
Implementing Evidence into Practice in The Age of “Alternative Facts” | Prof Mark Bayley
A review of knowledge translation and implementation science and what clinicians and researchers can learn from marketers, behavioural economists and even politicians about changing practice
6.05pm – 7.00pm
Supporting the Health and Medical Research Continuum | Dr Peter Thomas
A review of the current and future research funding landscapes and what policy issues need to be addressed to ensure strong health and medical research continuum in Australia.
7.00pm – 7.30pm
Light refreshments
RSVP: This is an open seminar, all are welcome to attend no registration required.