
Events
Research Matters - Dementia

Location
We invite you to attend a free information seminar on dementia!
Join us for a free panel discussion with the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s funded researchers as they explore the latest outcomes of dementia research.
Over an hour, these esteemed researchers will discuss novel ways of detecting dementia, ways to reduce your risk of getting the disease and the most innovative treatment methods.
Panellists:
- Associate Professor Jane Alty, Neurology Staff Specialist at Royal Hobart Hospital and Researcher at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
- Dr Jessica Collins, Research Fellow at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
Facilitated by: Josh Duggan, Health and Political Journalist at 7News
When: 28 June 2023
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm - Networking from 6pm, with the panel discussion starting at 6:30pm.
Where: UTAS Lecture Theatre 1, UTAS College of Medicine, Hobart, 7000
Cost: Free, though RSVP essential.
Tickets Available Soon!
Have you got a question for our panel of experts? Please send through your questions by 14 June 2023 to research@rhhresearchfoundation.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
Research Matters - Prostate Cancer

Location
We invite you to attend a free information seminar on Prostate Cancer Research!
Join us for a free panel discussion with the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s funded researchers as they explore the latest outcomes of Prostate Cancer research.
Over an hour, our local researchers will the latest ways to detect prostate cancer, the importance of detecting the disease early, ways to reduce your risk of getting the disease and boom in precision medicine as one of the most innovative treatment methods.
Panellists:
- Dr Kelsie Raspin, Postdoctoral Research Fellow working in the Genetics and Cancer Research at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, UTAS and Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation Major Project Grant Recipient, 2023.
- Dr Liesel Fitzgerald, Senior Research Fellow investigating the genetics of Prostate Cancer at Menzies Centre for Research and Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation Project Grant Recipient, 2023.
Facilitated by: Josh Duggan, Health and Political Journalist at 7 Tasmania News
When: 16 Aug 2023
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm - Networking from 6pm, with the panel discussion starting at 6:30pm.
Where: UTAS Lecture Theatre 1, UTAS College of Medicine, Hobart, 7000
Cost: Free, though RSVP essential.
Tickets Available Soon!
Have you got a question for our panel of experts? Please send through your questions by Wednesday 2 August 2023 to research@rhhresearchfoundation.org
We look forward to seeing you there!