SIESTA August Workshop | All-hands

By Simone Simonetti

Our August 2024 workshop at The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research featured keynote talks from Dr Rick Wassing and Associate Professor Laura Jacobson, with lively sessions including a debate on whether treating obstructive sleep apnea can prevent cognitive decline by Dr Aaron Lam and Dr Julia Chapman. The event saw strong participation with 41 attendees…

International Guest Lectures in Neurodegenerative Diseases

By Simone Simonetti

We welcomed nearly 100 attendees — 45 in person and 51 online — to the International Guest Lectures in Neurodegenerative Diseases, a joint event with the Brain and Mind Centre’s Alzheimer’s team. The lineup featured Professor Stephen Salloway from Brown University, who shared insights into the development and clinical application of amyloid-lowering therapies for Alzheimer’s…

WEBINAR | Perspectives from an NHMRC EL1 Grant Reviewer

By Simone Simonetti

We were thrilled to host a highly successful workshop designed to support our ECRs in submitting NHMRC Investigator Grant EL1 applications. The online event, attended by over 20 ECRs, featured insights from SIESTA CI speaker and NHMRC Fellow A/Prof Stephanie Rainey-Smith. Best of luck to all our applicants!