SF-CaMM Research Symposium

2025 SF-CaMM Research Symposium

We are excited to announce that our 2nd Annual Sub-Faculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine Research Symposium was held on Thursday 13 November 2025, 12 – 5pm. The afternoon showcased the 'best of the best' presentations from our leading high-impact researchers. Our guest speaker was Professor Robin Mann, Monash Health Chief Digital and Information Officer who presented his vision for digital transformation in Monash Health. Robin is an executive professional with over 20 years of leadership experience and a proven track-record of achieving success in digital health, innovation and integration of care. Robin is passionate about building high-performing and collaborative teams who can successfully adapt to changing environments. He is excited to lead the evolution of digital and information services at Monash Health. He holds a Master of Health Informatics from University College London, a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Materials Engineering from the University of Wales.

Enquiries to: jinleng.graham@monash.edu

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12:00 – 12:50 PM	Lunch and networking
1:00 – 1:10 PM	Welcome and acknowledgements Professor Eric Morand Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor Dean, Sub-Faculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Monash University Professor Eugine Yafele Chief Executive Officer, Monash Health
1:10 – 1:50 PM	Monash Health’s Digital Future Special guest speaker, Professor Robin Mann Chief Digital and Information Officer, Monash Health
1:50 – 2:10 PM	GILZRx: a spinout journey within Monash Associate Professor Sarah Jones CEO, GILZRx NHMRC Head, Rheumatology Research Lab Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
2:10 – 2:30 PM	How evidence generated with an Aboriginal-led organisation on restricting retailer promotion of unhealthy food is impacting government policy and service delivery to restore health in remote Australia Professor Julie Brimblecombe NHMRC Investigator Research Fellow Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical, Sciences at Monash Health
2:30 – 2:50 PM	Collecting and evaluating animal models in mental health science and building an online resource for researchers: A Wellcome funded initiative Associate Professor Rachel Hill Head, Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
2:50 – 3:10 PM	Afternoon tea break
3:10 – 3: 30 PM	‘iIMPROVE PSP’ implementation science study to improve outcomes in primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) Professor Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM Emergency Physician and Professor Monash Health and Monash University
3:30 - 3.50 PM	Validating gene variants to improve diagnosis and therapy of inflammatory disease Professor Seth Masters Head, Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Disease Hudson Institute of Medical Research
3:50 – 4:10 PM	Effects of Combining Coronary Calcium Score With Treatment on Plaque Progression in Familial Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial Associate Professor Nitesh Nerlekar Deputy Director, Victorian Heart Institute / Cardiologist Victorian Heart Hospital
4.10 PM – 4.30 PM	Improving health outcomes in pregnancy: metabolic health and gestational weight gain Dr Rebecca Goldstein Research Fellow / Endocrinologist Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation and Monash Health
4.30 PM – 4.50 PM	A worried parent is the most vital sign Dr Erin Mills Paediatric Emergency Physician, Clinical Advisor Quality and Safety, Monash Health
4.50 PM – 4.55 PM	Closing remarks, ends

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