You’re invited to hear Nobel Prize winner, Professor Peter Doherty speak on the merits of accessible scientific communication.

Peter highlights the importance of clear and accurate communication from scientists in a world filled with ‘fake news’ and misinformation. This makes it challenging for the public to uncover the truth behind crucial topics such as climate change and pandemics.

So what needs to happen? Doherty argues that scientists must actively engage with the public making complex topics easier to grasp. By doing so, we can make better decisions toa improve our health and wellbeing. This is a lecture not to be missed!

Drinks and canapes will be served. *Seats are strictly limited. Book your place now.

Keynote speaker: Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC FRS F Med Sci FAHMS

Laureate Professor Doherty, BVSc, MVSc, DVSc (Q’land), PhD (Edinburgh), is currently the patron of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, widely known as the ‘Doherty Institute’ during and since the Covid epidemic. The Institute is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health. For many years, he conducted research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was a faculty member at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center through the College of Medicine.

He received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research in 1995, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (jointly with Rolf M.Zinkernagel) in 1996, and was named Australian of the Year in 1997. He is also recognised as a National Trust Australian Living Treasure.

Professor Peter Fensham AM Lecture Series

In recognition of Professor Peter Fensham AM's commitment to international collaboration and social justice, Monash Education has established the Professor Peter Fensham AM Lecture Series.