Kolling Symposium celebrates life-changing impact of research
• PhD completion Dr Natassia Rodrigo • PhD supervision Associate Professor Claire Ashton-James and Dr Ryan Davis • Professional Staff Shihani Stoner and Quoc Nguyen Professor Elliott said I would like to thank the Workforce and Culture Research Enabler and the Kolling Executive Committee for their co-ordination and support of the awards. “Each of these award winners is driving substantial improvements in their individual areas of expertise, and I’m pleased that we’re able to direct the spotlight onto their significant achievements through the Kolling awards program.”
A large group of inspiring researchers delivered presentations at the inaugural Kolling Institute Symposium, highlighting the strength of research underway at the institute. Close to a hundred people attended the event at the Northside Conference Centre focusing on the key themes of collaboration, innovation and wellbeing. Senior researchers and up-and- coming investigators took to the stage, outlining the progress being made with the Kolling’s basic science through to its crucial implementation research. Academic Director Professor James Elliott said it was evident that significant achievements are being delivered, and I would like to recognise the considerable efforts by all our researchers.
“It’s during big events like this one where we gain a much better idea of the ground-breaking work being undertaken at the Kolling and where we have the chance to meet with like-minded investigators from other teams.
“It was also encouraging to hear from four consumer
representatives who generously discussed their personal health experience. They provided crucial feedback on how to further involve consumers in our research community and future strategic initiatives.” At the event, Professor Elliott announced the successful recipients of the 2023 Kolling Awards where eight researchers were recognised across five categories. • Clinical Research Dr Vicki Duong and Dr Sumit Sahni • Discovery Research Professor Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez
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