Melbourne's scientific collaborations mapped

BioMedVic will be supporting publication of an online interactive research network map produced by Nature Index, which will show output and collaboration in high quality research between institutions in the greater Melbourne region. This updateable map will be based on publications in the top natural science journals tracked by the Nature Index website (www.natureindex.com), which is an open access platform owned by Springer Nature, publisher of Nature, with data published under a creative commons license.

Perspective: How to Split the Pie

Bring industry expertise to academia – this was the message [Jan Tennent] brought to Ian Frazer when he was in Melbourne recently with other members of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board for a public consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

See full article on BioMedVic website: biomedvic.org.au/how-to-split-the-pie/

Perspective: Mentoring for Clinician Researchers

Are you seeking support and guidance from an experienced senior or peer clinician researcher? Do you want to grow your research career & networks?

BioMedVic is hosting an Victorian Clinician Researcher Network (VCRN) event on 16 June 2016, Mentoring for Clinician Researchers, to learn about the importance of mentoring for clinician researchers and how to foster a successful mentoring relationship. Register here

22 Feb: Collaboration, Translation & Commercialisation​: Finding a Path to Success​

BioMedVic is holding a special event on Monday 22 Feb – Collaboration, Translation & Commercialisation​: Finding a Path to Success​

Dr Warwick Tong (pictured) will outline how the CTx CRC approaches research translation & commericalisation and the pathway that led to its recently announced multimillion dollar licensing deal.

BioMedVic Media Training Scholarships for EMCRs

Biomedical Research Victoria is pleased to offer up to 6 fully-supported places for EMCRs from BioMedVic Members to participate in a one-day media training workshop for scientists to be held on Tuesday 14 April 2015, from 8.30 am to 5 pm in the Club Melbourne Boardroom at the Melbourne Convention Centre.
Applications close 12 noon, Wednesday 1 April and successful applicants will be notified by email.
Application link: biomedvic.org.au/biomedvic-media-training-scholarships-for-emcrs/
Enquiries:

Dr Michelle Zajac
Strategic Initiatives Manager  |  Biomedical Research Victoria

157 Barry Street, Carlton Victoria 3053
+61 3 8344 2199 |+61 401 033 879 |  michelle.zajac@biomedvic.org.au  www.biomedvic.org.au