Finding treatments for Parkinson's Disease and understanding the causes of Motor Neurone Disease, are just some of the topics to be covered by Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute researchers during National Science Week.
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IHMRI is hosting interactive webinars featuring five expert speakers to celebrate the week.
Bite Size Science, starting August 17, will feature a range of topics, including neurodegenerative diseases, diet and lifestyle, and how worms can unlock medical mysteries.
Dr. Luke McAlary, Prof. Heath Ecroyd, Prof. Marie Ranson, Dr. Monique Francois and Dr. Yee Lian Chew will present their research each day and host an interactive question and answer session with the audience.
IHMRI community engagement officer Kate Brett explained that promoting this research to the public is vital in moving forward with medical advancement.
"We were all so excited to invite the public into IHMRI to answer the questions they have about what we do here. Obviously the coronavirus has meant that we had to go virtual, but the opportunity is still so great for researchers and the public," she said.
The webinars are free to attend, however registration is essential.
Visit ihmri.org.au or the Facebook page to see the full program or to register.
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Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
