Meet the Researcher WA – June 2026

Join us for our first ‘Meet the Researcher’ event for 2026 where you can see the direct and ongoing impact of critical investment in medical research in Western Australia and hear from researchers and advocates in person about the important work they do. Don’t miss this wonderful chance to hear from experts advancing medical breakthroughs and delivering critical patient care services in WA, connect with supporters, patients and colleagues in the research space and find out more about the ground breaking work being done right here in Western Australia.

Date
Thu 11th Jun 2026
Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Vibe Hotel Subiaco - 9 Alvan Street
Subiaco

This event is now closed

Dr Lachlan Sullivan headshot

Dr Lachlan O'Sullivan will share key facets of his multi year research project, which is co-funded by THRFG and The Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, and seeks to develop medical vocational training to support the future development and retention of the medical workforce in regional Australia.

Dylan Williams headshot - MESHA facilitator

Dylan Williams will share his insights as a WA based Lived Experience facilititator for THRFG's Military & Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA) delivering programs that support military and emergency services personnel. Dylan brings considerable experience and insight as a former member of the ADF and later a civilian paramedic.

Dr Kim Rice-Murdoch University lecturer headshot

Dr Kim Rice is a lecturer at Murdoch University in medical genetics, focused on improving the survival rates of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), the deadliest form of childhood leukaemia.
Her research is focused on developing more targeted therapies for children diagnosed with AML with the aim of reducing side effects and improving survival rates.

BE Perth event sponsor

Thanks to our event sponsor Business Events (BE) Perth. 

Business Events Perth is Western Australia’s convention bureau, funded by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA, responsible for promoting the State nationally and internationally as a destination for business events. Business Events Perth supports organisations, researchers and industry leaders through funding and specialist expertise, assisting in attracting conferences in their fields to Western Australia and contributing to knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the creation of new opportunities for trade and investment.

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