International Women's Day @ Monash BDI – Lab tours, talks and Q&A 

Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute

Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and International Women’s Day with the Monash BDI as we showcase the work of our outstanding female biomedical researchers and host lively discussions about women in science.
The event highlights the importance of female participation in the science research workforce, discussing important questions such as what is needed to achieve equal participation, retention and success of women in biomedical research? What other career opportunities exist outside of the laboratory?
The Institute will open its doors to 150 attendees on the day, encouraging female secondary school students and the general public to join in.
Guests will meet inspirational female leaders of research groups and gain up-close experience and insights into the work done in their laboratories.
A forum with a panel of female biomedical scientists and women-in-science advocates, and a Q&A session afterwards, invites the audience to participate, be involved, informed and inspired!
Meet the panel
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<LI>Prof. Dena Lyras (Moderator) – Professor of Microbiology, Chair of BDI Gender Equity Committee, Monash University. 'Super bug' researcher. Prof. Lyras has devoted her research career to gathering leading knowledge on an ever-changing gut bacterium that attacks hospital patients.</LI>
<LI>Dr Karla Hutt – Mid Career Researcher, BDI Outstanding Women in Science Fellowship recipient, Monash University. Dr Hutt’s research into improving womens’ fertility during maternal ageing and protecting it during anti-cancer therapy is reflected in coveted awards and her popularity as a speaker.</LI>
<LI>Dr Meredith Hughes – Biomedical Educator, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Monash University. Dr Hughes worked for 20 years as a microbiologist educator and researcher in the US and Australia before taking on an education focused role at Monash. Being an engaging and innovative educator, Dr Hughes is devoted to inspiring the next generation of Doctors and biomedical researchers.</LI>
<LI>Dr Danielle Smith – Associate Director, Medicines Development for Global Health. Drug Development and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Monash University and University of Melbourne Alumna. Following 10 years in research, Dr Smith moved into development, managing programs in multiple phases of development through to registration and commercialisation opportunities.</LI>
<LI>Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea – Co-founder and CEO, Women in STEMM Australia. Executive Director, Industry Mentoring Network in STEM. Scientist, communicator and internationally recognised advocate for women in STEMM, Dr Evans-Galea has furthered the gender equity cause in roles on scientific bodies and government groups.</LI>
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Address and Timing Details
The event will take place at Monash University, Clayton Campus. For information on how to get here, go to our <A HREF="https://www.monash.edu/people/transport-parking" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transport and Parking website</A>
Arrival: 10.00 am, Ground Level Foyer, 23 Innovation Walk
Laboratory Tours: 10.15 - 11.15 am, Monash BDI laboratories, 19-23 Innovation Walk
Panel Discussion: 11.30 am - 12.30 pm, S3 Lecture Theatre, 16 Rainforest Walk 
Please Note
Closed-toe shoes are required for laboratory tours. Guests must be 15+ years old. 
For more information on this event, please contact <A TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">claudia.del.campo@monash.edu</A>.
 
About the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
Committed to making the discoveries that will relieve the future burden of disease, the newly established <A HREF="https://www.monash.edu/discovery-institute" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute</A> at Monash University brings together more than 120 internationally-renowned research teams. Our researchers are supported by world-class technology and infrastructure, and partner with industry, clinicians and researchers internationally to enhance lives through discovery.

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