Every day, research unlocks the secrets to preventing and curing diseases that threaten our lives and cut our time with loved ones short. Heart disease and cancer can be stopped – and you can find out how in an exclusive interactive learning event with leading experts in these fields.

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is pleased to share an inside look at two of the biggest health menaces of our time. Alumni and friends, take a front-row seat for insights and knowledge from esteemed UWA faculty. Lunch with the experts is included.

Program:

9:30 Check-in
10:00 Workshop 1 – How to beat heart attack and stroke

Presented by: Professor Markus Schlaich
Expert in hypertension, heart disease and cholesterol
Dobney Chair in Clinical Research
Renal Physician & Hypertension Specialist, MD, FAHA, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow
School of Medicine and Pharmacology – Royal Perth Hospital Unit
UWA Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science

11:00 Workshop 2 – Cancer: not a death sentence any more

Presented by: Professor Wendy Erber
Expert in leukaemia, blood cancer and targeted treatment
Cancer Council WA, Cancer Researcher of the Year 2015
Acting Deputy Dean, UWA Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Head of School – Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

12:30 Light lunch

1:00 Pathology tours and interactive activities

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