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Westmead Research & Innovation Conference 2025
Thank you for making the Westmead Research & Innovation Conference a Success!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at the Westmead Research & Innovation Conference. It was an inspiring two days of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. From thought-provoking presentations to meaningful networking moments, the event highlighted the power of innovation when we come together.
Pictured from top-left: (1)Doors Open at WRIC2025; (2)Dr Katrina Champion and Professor Louise Bauer AM in conversation; (3)Associate Professor Miriam Levy; (4)Audience Q&A; (5)NSW Health Cardiovascular Grant recipient panel; (6)Abstract poster viewing; (7) Professor Annemarie Hennessy AM, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, and 2025 Conference Program Chair, Professor Roger Reddel AO, Executive Director of CMRI and Chair of the Westmead Research Hub Executive Committee, and Amanda Larkin, Acting Chief Executive of Western Sydney Local Health District.
AusBiotech 2025
The Westmead Research Hub was proud to be represented at AusBiotech 2025, where we hosted a booth among 1,830 delegates from over 20 countries. This global gathering of biotech and life sciences professionals provided a powerful platform to showcase our work, build new connections, and explore future collaborations that will benefit the entire Hub.
With 2,414 formal partnering meetings and around 250 speakers covering key areas of biotechnology, medical research, and commercialisation, AusBiotech 2025 was a vibrant hub of ideas and opportunity. Our presence helped strengthen Westmead’s visibility on the national and international stage, and we’re excited about the partnerships and possibilities that lie ahead.
Together, these events reflect our shared commitment to advancing health and medical research through collaboration, innovation, and community.
What’s On
Innovate Western Sydney
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 9:00 AM –5:30 PM AEDT
Join visionaries and leaders in a showcase of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
Discover groundbreaking ideas, connect with innovators, and explore opportunities shaping Western Sydney’s future.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of Western Sydney’s innovation movement!
Register here (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/innovate-western-sydney-2025-tickets-1793974809949)
Congratulations to NSW Health Pathology’s Statewide Biobank – NSW Health Pathology
The NSW Statewide Biobank has received global recognition for leadership in laboratory sustainability, winning the Government Sector Biorepository Award in the 2025 International Freezer Challenge.
This award highlights their energy-efficient cold storage practices and commitment to reducing environmental impact, an impressive achievement for one of our valued partners.
Celebrating ARC Discovery Success Across the Hub – Australian Research Council
We’re proud to celebrate the success of researchers from our Westmead Research Hub partners who were awarded ARC Discovery Project grants this week.
Special congratulations to Professor Hilda Pickett and Professor Tony Cesare from Children’s Medical Research Institute, whose work on DNA repair and cell death is advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
They join other outstanding researchers from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, including Dr Matthew Doyle, Professor Anthony Don, Dr Justin Wong, Professor David Handelsman, and Professor Edward Holmes, whose projects span superbugs, neuroscience, immune cell formation, and virus discovery.
These achievements reflect the strength of collaboration across our precinct and the impact of our shared research mission.
Read the publication here (https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/10/30/sydney-researchers-awarded-38-6m-to-lead-arc-discovery-projects.html?cid=organic-linkedin-Ox8CGE)
Join the 2026 EMCR Committee – Westmead Research Hub EMCR Network
Are you passionate about supporting your peers and shaping the future of early- and mid-career researcher (EMCR) engagement at Westmead?
We’re inviting expressions of interest to join the 2026 EMCR Committee, a vibrant group dedicated to career development, networking, and energising social events across the precinct.
Bring your ideas to life, help organise meaningful events, and connect with researchers across diverse fields while building lasting friendships.
Deadline: December 1st
Please note you need to work at one of the eight Westmead Research Hub partners to be considered.
Submit your EOI here (https://forms.gle/FLzTV5CKwXCfG3DD6)
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