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2024 FMH Networks EMCR Symposium
25 - 27 November
Join us in celebrating the diverse and innovative work of early and mid-career researchers from across FMH and the University.
- Day 1 Monday 25 November, University of Sydney Patyegarang (Camperdown)
- Day 2 Tuesday 26 November, University of Sydney Patyegarang (Camperdown)
- Day 3 Wednesday 27 November, Baludarri (Westmead)
This 3-day event offers a full program of inspiring presentations, and career-boosting sessions especially for early and mid-career researchers (EMCR). Enjoy networking opportunities and social functions at each location, to connect with your colleagues and make new contacts. Sessions will have a specific EMCR focus with topics including:
- Careers in Research
- Grants!
- Strategic Publishing and Demonstrating Impact
- Engaging with Industry
- Visibility and Leadership
- Implementation Science
The FMH Networks will each host a research showcase session highlighting current projects and collaborations in their related disciplines and fields, and there is a special HDR Student Session at each location.
REGISTRATION
The Symposium is an in-person networking event, so register now for your free tickets! There will be some (limited) sessions streamed online.
- Register to attend in-person here > or
- Click here for the Zoom registration links for the (limited) sessions that will be streamed on Zoom. Please note, not all sessions will be streamed on Zoom.
PROGRAM
View the 3-day Symposium Program (PDF) and see the Program details below for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Don’t miss our two Social Events – great opportunities to network with colleagues over drinks, mocktails and refreshments!
- Day 2 Social Event 3:10 – 4:30 pm – Susan Wakil Health Building Level 4 Foyer
- Day 3 Social Event 4:20 – 5:30 pm – Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K Level 5 Event Space 5306
AWARDS
At the end of each network session, you'll have the opportunity to vote in the 'People's Choice Best of the Session Awards'. Celebrate with the winning presenters at the Awards Presentations on Day 2 and Day 3 before the Social Sessions.
Monday 25 November, Patyegarang (Camperdown)
9:30 - 10:00 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Pick up your name badge at the registration desk and enjoy coffee and tea on arrival.
10:00 - 11:00 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
- Opening address: EMCR Organising Committee Co-Chairs
- Acknowledgement of Country: Jeremy Heathcote – First Nations Engagement Lead, FMH
- Welcome address: Prof Antoine van Oijen – Associate Dean Research Strategy, FMH
- Plenary: Prof Melody Ding - Sydney School of Public Health | The Academic Journey: From ECR to Prof
11:00 - 11:30 | SWHB Level 4 Foyer
Enjoy a quick break and refreshments in the Level 4 Foyer.
12:35 - 1:35 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Hear from the FMH Research Office about various grant schemes and the services and supports available to EMCRs applying. The session will also include a panel discussion with researchers who have had grant success. They will share their tips and tricks for grant writing and reflect on their overall experiences, including pitfalls to avoid, what reviewers look for, tips on dealing with rejection, and balancing competing priorities.
Speakers
- Meg Girdler – Strategic Research Coordinator, FMH
- Dr Gustavo Machado – NHMRC Investigator (EL2), USYD Robinson Fellow, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health and Sydney Local Health District
- Dr Jessica Orchard – Senior Research Fellow, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Sydney School of Public Health
- Dr Stephanie Partridge – Senior Lecturer, Sydney Horizon Fellow, National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
1:35 - 2:30 | SWHB Level 4 Foyer
Enjoy lunch and mingle with other Symposium participants in the Level 4 Foyer.
3:35 – 4:30pm | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
This session is focused on the strategic decisions about leadership to boost career trajectory for EMCRs. Presenters will share their experiences and discuss ideas about engaging with media and social media to demonstrate impact and increase visibility of research online. This session includes Q&A and a panel discussion about leadership, how leadership might look different for different types of researchers, and the valuable place of leadership roles in boosting a researcher’s visibility.
Speakers
- Luisa Low - Senior Media and Public Relations Adviser, FMH
- Rachel Pevy - Communications & Training Manager, FMH
Tuesday 26 Nov SWHB Pateygarang (Camperdown)
9:30 - 10:00 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Enjoy coffee and tea on arrival.
If you haven't yet collected your name badge (on Day 1), you can pick it up from the registration desk.
10:00 - 10:50 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Industry-focused research careers
Professor Tim Shaw – Professor of Digital Health, Director Research in Implementation Science and eHealth (RISe), Charles Perkins Centre, School of Medical Sciences and Principal Investigator, Westmead Applied Research Centre
10:50 - 11:20 | SWHB Level 4 Foyer
Enjoy a quick break and refreshments in the Level 4 Foyer.
12:25 - 1:25 | SWHB
Sydney Health Ethics & Future-Focused Research | Level 4, Room 401/402 | Program
Cancer Research Network (CRN) | Level 3, 309 | Program
Community and Primary Health Care Network (CPHCN) | Level 3, Room 308 | Program
1:25 - 2:10 | SWHB Level 4 Foyer
Enjoy lunch and mingle with other Symposium participants in the Level 4 Foyer.
2:10 - 3:10 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Come along to this introduction to implementation science and the key concepts EMCRs need to know to apply it in your research. Learn about when it makes sense to apply implementation science methods in a research project, and some of the key frameworks used by implementation scientists to undertake robust research. The session will also feature case studies of how implementation science has been applied in practice.
Speakers
A/Prof Heather Shepherd - Principal Research Fellow, Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Implementation Science Academy Co-Lead, Sydney Health Partners, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
Dr Karen Birkenhead - Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health
3:10 - 3:35 | SWHB Julie Wu Lecture Theatre 321
Awards presentations ‘People’s Choice, Best of Session’
Prof Carolyn Day – Associate Dean, Research Education, FMH
3:35 - 4:30 | SWHB Level 4 Foyer
Don’t miss the first of our two Social Events – a great opportunity to network with colleagues and make new connections over drinks, mocktails and refreshments!
Wednesday 27 Nov Baludarri (Westmead)
9:30 - 10:00 | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K Level 5 Event Space 5306
Pick up your name badge at the registration desk and enjoy coffee and tea on arrival.
10:00 - 11:00 | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, Carridy Rooms 5307 & 5308
- Opening: Symposium Co-chairs
- Acknowledgement of Country - Jeremy Heathcote, First Nations Engagement Lead, FMH
- Welcome Address - Prof Annemarie Hennessy, Deputy Executive Dean Westmead
- Plenary: Prof Leanne Togher - NHMRC Professorial Research Fellow (Investigator Grant Leadership Level 3); Director, Communication Sciences; Professor, Discipline of Speech Pathology, Sydney School of Health Sciences
11:00 - 11:30 | Westmead Innovation Centre Block K
Enjoy a quick break and refreshments in the Level 5, Event Space 5306.
12:35 - 1:35pm | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, Carridy Rooms 5307 & 5308
Don’t miss this session all about how EMCRs can plan for and demonstrate research impact. Presenters will reflect on their own experiences planning for impact including knowledge, policy, and social impact. They will share practical tips on when and how planning decisions need to be made and how you obtain evidence of impact useful for grant applications. Participate in Q&A and find out what has worked well for demonstrating impact and what has been less successful for others.
Confirmed speakers
Professor Martin Ugander – Professor of Cardiac Imaging, Director of Clinical Imaging, FMH and Convenor Sydney Clinical Imaging Network
Dr Helen McGuire – Senior Lecturer, Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Research Theme, School of Medical Sciences
1:35 - 2:30 pm | Westmead Innovation Centre Block K
Enjoy lunch and mingle with other Symposium participants in the Level 5, Social Space 5306.
3:35 - 4:20 pm | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, Carridy Rooms 5307 & 5308
Don’t miss this 45-minute session packed full of useful information on engaging with industry as a researcher through the lifespan of a project. Our panel will share tips and tricks for avoiding pitfalls and implementing strategies that can lead to successful collaboration and partnerships. Learn about why Industry wants to partner with researchers and vice versa. Get some practical tips about making the initial approach and pitching an idea, as well as how to spot some common challenges in partnering with industry and how to avoid them.
Speakers
- Nicholas McKay – Associate Director, Research Enterprise and Partnerships, FMH
- Dr Peyman Obeidy – Imaging Scientist, Discipline of Medical Imaging Science, School of Health Sciences; Lead, Commercialisation and Partnerships Special Interest Group, Sydney Clinical Imaging Network
4:20 - 4:35 pm | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, Carridy Rooms 5307 & 5308
People's Choice, Best of Session Awards presentation
Prof Carolyn Day – Associate Dean, Research Education, FMH
4:35 - 5:30pm | Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, Event Space 5306
Network with colleagues and make new connections over drinks, mocktails and refreshments!
Venue Day 1 & 2, Mon 25 and Tues 26 Nov
- Susan Wakil Health Building located at Western Avenue Camperdown Campus Google Map
- Information about getting to the Camperdown campus is on the University website here. You can search for the Susan Wakil Health Building on the Uni location map or Google Map.
Venue Day 3, Wed 27 Nov
- Westmead Innovation Centre, Block K, Level 5, located at Entrance 11 Westmead Hospital, cnr Hawkesbury Road and, Darcy Rd, Westmead Google Map
- You can find transport information for the Westmead Innovation Centre on the University website under the ‘Westmead Health Precinct’ heading.
CATERING
Morning tea, lunch and/or afternoon tea will be provided on each day of the Symposium. All catering will have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as standard.
Presented by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Networks, the FMH EMCR Sub-Committee and the 2024 EMCR Symposium Organising Committee.