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MDHS Graduate Research Conference

November 26 - 27, 2025

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Graduate Research Conference 2025
Dates: Wednesday 26 - Thursday 27 November 2025 
Location: Redmond Barry (Building 115), University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

The MDHS Graduate Research Conference 2025 is the flagship event for graduate researchers across the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Held over two days, this student-led conference offers an inclusive platform for graduate researchers to present their work, connect with peers, and engage with leading experts in their field.

The conference is dedicated to representing all disciplines equally across MDHS - from biomedical discovery to public health, clinical care, mental health, policy, and beyond.

Registration

Please register for catering purposes. University of Melbourne student registration is FREE.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Register and submit your abstract here

Abstract submissions

We warmly invite abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. Whether you are working in the lab, clinic, community, or policy space, this is your opportunity to share your research and contribute to the diverse and dynamic MDHS research community.

If you wish to submit an abstract, please read and follow the abstract submission guidelines.

Abstract submission deadline: Wednesday, 27 August 11:59pm AEDT. No late submissions will be accepted.

2025 Theme

"From Bench to Bedside: Fostering Innovation Across Medical Research and Healthcare"

This year's theme celebrates the power of cross-disciplinary research in transforming discovery into real-world impact. The program will explore how innovation in the basic sciences integrates with clinical application, behavioural interventions, public health policy, and societal change.

Key themes will cover:

  • Biomedical & Health Sciences
  • Cancer
  • Cell Biology & Systems
  • Child, Women & Reproductive Health
  • Epidemiology & Population Health
  • Infection & Immunity
  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Research
  • Neuroscience

Highlights

  • Oral and poster presentations from graduate researchers across all MDHS schools and institutes
  • Keynote addresses by national and international experts
  • Opportunities to network with peers, academics, and professionals
  • Multidisciplinary sessions highlighting collaborative research and innovation

Join us in celebrating the impact and innovation of graduate research across all corners of MDHS.

Key Dates

Monday 7 July

Registrations and abstract submissions open

Wednesday 27 August
11:59pm

Abstract submissions close

Wednesday 17 September

Abstracts notified & tentative program released

Wednesday 15 October

Registrations close

Monday 10 November
5pm

Presentation slide submissions deadline

Wednesday 20 November

Full program released

Wednesday 26 November

Conference Day 1

Thursday 27 November

Conference Day 2

Venue

Redmond Barry Building

The Redmond Barry Building is for MDHS students and staff. It encompasses the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences (levels 6-12) as well as Biosciences (levels 2-5). It is located along Tin Alley, and right next to MSD.

If you need wheelchair access, enter via the northern or eastern side. Lifts are at the eastern entrance.