2026 Bill Wheeler Symposium - Resurfacing The Body
World-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr Fiona Wood explores how community engagement and collaboration influence the clinical deployment journey.
Guest speaker, Dr Fiona Wood will explore the pursuit of excellence in health care in an era of rapid scientific and technological advancement. While innovation offers immense potential to improve quality of life, applying these advancements in real-world clinical practice remains a complex challenge.
Dr Wood will discuss how clinical medicine differs from controlled scientific environments, as it relies on both experience and knowledge to meet the unique needs of individuals. The session will also highlight how health outcomes are shaped not only by individual care, but by broader community influences, decision-making and the key drivers of health and wellness.
About Fiona Wood:
Dr Fiona Wood is a world-renowned Australian plastic surgeon and burns specialist, famous for pioneering 'spray-on skin' technology and leading the medical response to the 2002 Bali bombings, earning her the title of 2005 Australian of the Year.
Who was Bill Wheeler:
Bill Wheeler was a very active member of the Illawarra community who took a keen interest in new bionics research at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Sadly, Bill died of cancer in November 2007. Bill’s support for bionics research lives on with the Bill Wheeler Symposium.
The symposium is proudly supported by Kiama Rotary Club, Beyond Science and BIENCO. Registration is $5 which includes a drink and admission to the event.
World-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr Fiona Wood explores how community engagement and collaboration influence the clinical deployment journey.
Guest speaker, Dr Fiona Wood will explore the pursuit of excellence in health care in an era of rapid scientific and technological advancement. While innovation offers immense potential to improve quality of life, applying these advancements in real-world clinical practice remains a complex challenge.
Dr Wood will discuss how clinical medicine differs from controlled scientific environments, as it relies on both experience and knowledge to meet the unique needs of individuals. The session will also highlight how health outcomes are shaped not only by individual care, but by broader community influences, decision-making and the key drivers of health and wellness.
About Fiona Wood:
Dr Fiona Wood is a world-renowned Australian plastic surgeon and burns specialist, famous for pioneering 'spray-on skin' technology and leading the medical response to the 2002 Bali bombings, earning her the title of 2005 Australian of the Year.
Who was Bill Wheeler:
Bill Wheeler was a very active member of the Illawarra community who took a keen interest in new bionics research at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Sadly, Bill died of cancer in November 2007. Bill’s support for bionics research lives on with the Bill Wheeler Symposium.
The symposium is proudly supported by Kiama Rotary Club, Beyond Science and BIENCO. Registration is $5 which includes a drink and admission to the event.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
UOW Science Space
60 Squires Way
North Wollongong, NSW 2500
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