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HMRI Infection Research Program Cinema Event – Contagion

HMRI Infection Research Program Cinema Event – Contagion

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a pandemic?

Join us for a special screening of Contagion starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow, followed by a live discussion with some of Australia's leading infectious disease experts.

You’ll discover

  • What Contagion got right and where Hollywood took creative licence
  • How experts prepare for and respond to real outbreaks
  • The lessons we've learned since COVID-19

 

Event details

  • Friday 18 September
  • 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
  • Tower Cinemas
  • Tickets Only $10
  • Expert panel, Q&A

 

Panel: Prof Joshua Davis, Prof Nathan Bartlett, A/Prof Craig Dalton, Dr Jason Girkin, A/Prof Caragh Brosnan, Dr Elaine Xu

 

Questions?

Contact Stacey Wilks, Infection Research Program Manager, at [email protected] or (02) 4042 0062.

 

Get tickets

Date

September 18, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost

$10

Location

Tower Cinemas, Newcastle, NSW

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