From Science to Solution: 2025 Robinson Research Institute Symposium
The Institute鈥檚 members came together at the 2025 Robinson Research Institute Symposium on Friday 17 October, united by this year鈥檚 theme 鈥 Science to Solution Pipeline.听
The annual symposium showcased the Institute鈥檚 breadth of research and strong commitment to transforming innovative research into meaningful real-world health outcomes, with a program that highlighted collaboration, translation and discovery across all stages of the research journey.听
Voices Shaping Research听
The first session, Voices Shaping Research, showcased powerful journeys and studies with consumers at the centre, shaping research priorities and outcomes.听
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Ms Rachel Hosking shared her journey into research in More Than a Number: The faces behind the patients.听
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Dr Bing Wang presented on co-designing adolescent vaccine uptake strategies through a 鈥淣udgeathon鈥.听
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Dr Megan Penno highlighted consumer partnerships within the ENDIA Study.听
From Core to Cure听
This year鈥檚 keynote address was delivered by Professor Matt Dun from the University of Newcastle.听 From Core to Cure: Targeting genetic and adaptive vulnerabilities in diffuse midline glioma delivered powerful insights into precision approaches to paediatric brain cancer treatment, fuelled by the passion that comes with lived experience.听听
Professor Matt Dun, University of Newcastle
Delivering on Discovery听
The final session, Delivering on Discovery, highlighted how research ideas become real-world innovations.听
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Dr David Sharkey introduced a new sperm selection device mimicking nature鈥檚 way of selecting the healthiest sperm for fertilisation.听听
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Associate Professor Martin Donnelley shared the clinical translation journey of x-ray velocimetry technology, a technology that revolutionises lung imaging in children and adults.听听
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Ms Alison Deslandes presented AIMEE - a project aimed at training sonographers in endometriosis ultrasound.听听
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Professor Janna Morrison concluded the program with insights into using MRI to unlock the secrets of fetal growth and development.听
The day concluded with the presentation of awards and networking drinks, celebrating a vibrant community of collaboration and discovery.听
Congratulations to our award recipients:听听
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2025 RRI Director鈥檚 Award: Professor Louise Hull听听
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2025 Jeffrey Robinson Honours Scholarship: Olivia Wilson听
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2025 Repromed Reproductive Health Scholarship: Natasha Tavener听
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2025 Rapid Fire Presentation- Best presentation by EMCR: Mia Majstorovic听
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2025 Rapid Fire Presentation- Best presentation by HDR: Amelia Noone听
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2025 Rapid Fire Presentation- Most creative presentation: Danielle Bailey听
The day captured the spirit of the Institute 鈥 where science connects with people, and research moves from Science to Solution to improve health for generations to come.听