Research Panel

Exploring what it means to be human

Professor Shitij Kapur, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences joins an outstanding line up of health leaders to discuss the big ideas around 'What it means to be human' before three of the universities most prominent alumni discuss their areas of research and work.

What does the future of health really look like? 
Discover how we might tame the superbugs, explore the link between pain and happiness and uncover the ethical questions around stem cell research.

Guest speakers
Professor Shitij Kapur, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Health), University of Melbourne, Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Professor Doug Hilton AO, Director, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Professor Janet McCalman, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Professor Brock Bastian, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Professor Megan Munsie, Deputy Director, Centre for Stem Cell Systems and Kyle Slater, Chief Product Officer, Seer Medical.

Health research forum: Exploring what it means to be  human

Exploring what it means to be human – Presentation by Professor Brock Bastian

Exploring what it means to be human – Presentation by Professor Megan Munsie

Health research forum – Q&A