Upcoming Student Events

The School of Medicine warmly invites you to attend our weekly research seminars on Tuesday's at 4.00pm.

Starting Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 4.00pm.

PRESENTERS: Include HDR Students, SOM Academics and invited national and international speakers discussing their cutting-edge research.

ZOOM INFO: ·https://uws.zoom.us/j/91764666589

School of Science Research Seminar

Thursday 9th July 2020, 16:30 (4:30 pm)

Zoom Meeting ID: 484 163 7742

• Speaker: Sunil K. Panchal, School of Science, Western Sydney University
  Topic: Food wastes as sources of nutraceuticals for metabolic syndrome
  Abstract: Processing of food for human consumption generates food waste in large amounts. Can these food wastes be used as sources of phytochemicals for managing metabolic disorders?

• Speaker: Rafael Muñoz-Espí, Institute for Materials Science (ICMUV), University of Valencia, Spain
  Topic: Multifunctional Hybrid Colloids: Polymers and Inorganics Meet at the Nanoscale
  Abstract: How to apply the confinement provided by colloidal systems for the control of structure and properties of polymer materials and polymer/inorganic hybrids is the central scientific question of our team.

Western ServiceNow Virtual Hackathon is organised in collaboration with ServiceNow exclusively for Western Sydney University students. ServiceNow is a multinational company transforming old ways of manual working into modern digital workflows. With enterprise solutions, customers can create great experiences, drive business growth and enhance productivity. More than 6,200 enterprise customers worldwide use ServiceNow to drive their digital transformation.

By participating in this virtual hackathon you will:

• be trained to use the ServiceNow platform for FREE
• gain valuable industry skills and knowledge
• gain experience in delivering business solutions
• have the opportunity to meet industry professionals who may have employment opportunities available & more.

Register your interest today through CareerHub to receive further information and a link to the application form: https://bit.ly/3dy6mjM

School of Science Research Seminar

Thursday 16th July 2020, 16:30 (4:30 pm)

Zoom Meeting ID: 484 163 7742

• Speaker: Nathalie Delaunay Laboratory of Analytical and Bioanalytical and Miniaturization, UMR 8231 CNRS - ESPCI Paris PSL, PSL University, Paris, France. 2Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
  Topic: New analytical approaches to characterize the hormone specific to human pregnancy
  Abstract: The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the hormone specific to human pregnancy. It is essential for the development of placenta and fetus. It is based on two heavily glycosylated subunits, hCGα and hCGβ, having 8 glycosylation sites. Some recent studies demonstrated that here is a correlation between the hCG glycosylation state and the fetus implantation. This is why the characterization of the hCG glycoformes is necessary. New analytical approaches have therefore been developed for this purpose.

• Speaker: Miroslav Filipovic School of Science, Western Sydney University
  Topic: Australia W-files
  Abstract: Where are they…. Everything that you ever wanted to know about Aliens and …. scared to ask? Fermi Paradox is alive or … What can we learn about so special planet Earth their inhabitants and nearby Universe. And, how to survive and live forever?

NICM Health Research Institute presents Professor Karen Charlton, Advanced Practising Dietitian at the Smart Foods Centre, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong. Join host Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner and her guest seminar speaker Professor Karen Charlton online on Monday 20 July as she discusses the effect of bioactive compounds found in plant foods on preventing memory loss and cognitive decline associated with ageing. A nutritional epidemiologist and leader in nutrition and dietetics, Professor Charlton works at the interface between clinical care, primary care and public health. She has extensive international experience in translating research into policy. Professor Charlton conducts food-based clinical trials to identify the role of nutrients, foods and dietary patterns on health outcomes. She has published over 170 publications, with co-authors from 16 countries.

OVERVIEW

Professor Charlton's presentation, 'A heart healthy diet is good for the brain too' will explore her latest research and promising evidence that foods rich in anthocyanins (compounds that provide deep red, purple and blue pigmentation in foods) may help prevent further cognitive decline in people with mild-to-moderate dementia. Join us online for this informative and topical presentation, followed by Q&A session.

Please register for this event via the NICM Website