Young medical researchers to meet Nobel giants

June 24, 2014

Fifteen young Australian medical researchers are heading to Germany this week to meet with Nobel Prize winners in the fields of physiology and medicine.

The 64th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting (29 June - 4 July 2014) brings together 600 young researchers from 80 different countries to interact with giants in these fields and build networks with other researchers.

Overall 20,000 researchers applied worldwide. The 15 Australians chosen went through a rigorous selection process to be put forward by the Academy.

Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes said it was an extraordinary opportunity for Australian early career researchers to engage with the global scientific community.

“Australia is still quite isolated which makes international networking opportunities like this crucial for young researchers to establish relationships that carry through their careers,” he said.

For the first time, this year Australia will be hosting the International Day at the meeting – a chance to showcase Australian science, education and culture.

Wines made by Australian scientists will be served and there will be a performance by Australian classical musicians.

Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb and Australian Nobel Prize winners Professor Brian Schmidt, Professor Elizabeth Blackburn and Professor Barry Marshall will participate in the event.

There will also be a panel discussion on women in science hosted by Adam Spencer, the University of Sydney's Mathematics and Science Ambassador and involving immediate past President of the Academy Professor Suzanne Cory.

The Australian International Day has been made possible due to sponsorship and support from the Department of Industry, The Group of Eight Australia, Austrade, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Department of Education, CSIRO, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, the Science and Industry Endowment Fund and the Australian Academy of Science.

The researchers come from all over Australia. A full list of the researchers can be found here.

© 2024 Australian Academy of Science

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