Anaesethesia Research Co-ordinators Network virtual workshop a success!

More than 80 delegates attended the ARCN 2nd virtual workshop
held 17 March (St Patrick's Day, hence the green theme :))

by Karen Goulding and Gillian Ormond

A sub-group of the  Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Clinical Trials Network (ANZCA CTN), the Anaesthesia Research Co-ordinators Network had their second virtual workshop on 17 March. 

More than 80 delegates joined online from across Australia and New Zealand to hear the latest on the achievements of the network by ARCN Sub-committee chair and Monash University affiliate, Ms Allison Kearney, from Princess Alexandra Hospital.

ECR Webinar - Get Social Media Savvy

Do you have a social media presence? Are you confused about how to use social media to build your brand and amplify your research? Find out more:

• ECR Webinar - Get Social Media Savvy
• 21 August
• Date:   Friday 21 August 2020
• Time:  12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Webinar registration link

This online session is aimed at all ECRs who are interested in boosting their research profile using social media. Topics covered include Twitter vs LinkedIn, Monash branding and social media guidelines, and case studies featuring a number of ECRs who have utilised social media to their advantage.

Successful ANZCA CTN Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network virtual workshop

Running workshops virtually works well with inventive adaptations. 90+ people
took part in the ANZCA Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network workshop.

Last week, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN) kicked off a series of free virtual workshops in lieu of their annual face-to-face Strategic Research Workshop.

The inaugural Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network (ARCN) virtual workshop was the first of three virtual workshops to take place over the next couple of months, and was characterised by full and inventive use of the Zoom platform features.

Monash Bioinformatics Platform at CCS and Upcoming Workshops

Intro to Python Workshop. Data Fluency, March 2018

The Monash Bioinformatics Platform (MBP) has a representative based within the CCS in the form of Dr Nick Wong. The MBP is one of many research platforms offered by Monash University. Unlike other platforms, the MBP has at it's core, a team of bioinformaticians with a diverse skill-set who are here to facilitate research requiring bioinformatics analysis. While we may not have the expertise you require immediately, we are likely to know researchers that do and could link groups together with common research interests.

Image Analysis Workshops FIJI (ImageJ) starting 8 Nov

ImageJ screenshot. Source: Wikipedia

Do you want to learn to analyse and acquire data from your images?

ImageJ is a free, open source analysis program that contains many user-written plugins that make it possible to solve a wide range of image processing and analysis problems. It is recommended that all researchers have a basic understanding of the features of ImageJ.
Monash Micro Imaging (MMI) will be offering a free series of weekly 2-hour courses on the use of this software starting Wednesday 8 November 2017. See details below.

23 Feb Low FODMAP workshop for IBS sufferers

The Monash Department of Gastroenterology are offering an educational workshop for individuals with IBS. It is a group consulting session run by Monash FODMAP research dietitians who can answer your questions and give you an overview of current research. Please note this group education session is suitable for individuals with a diagnosis of IBS only.

• Date: Tuesday 23 Feb 2016
• Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start. 7-9pm
• Venue: The Alfred Centre, Level 5 lecture theatre
• Cost: $50 tickets

Tickets can be purchased here: ecommerce.med.monash.edu.au/product.asp?pID=662&cID=2
See more about the workshop at www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap/seminars.html

13 Aug 2015 EMCR@AMREP Mentoring Program

Prof Marylis Guillemin

In 2015, the Early & Mid Career Researcher group at AMREP will be calling for new mentees to get involved in this exciting and rewarding program. We are offering an introductory seminar to provide some insights and hear about participants' (both mentors and mentees) experiences, including peer mentoring. Details:

• Topic: An introduction to mentoring
• Presenter: Professor Marilys Guillemin
• Time & date: 2-3 pm, Thursday 13 August 2015
• Venue: Lecture Theatre, Level 5, Alfred Centre
• All welcome. Refreshments provided
• See more: www.med.monash.edu.au/cecs/ecr/mentoring.html

CSIRO Protein Expression Workshop 29-31 July 2015

The CSIRO Protein Expression Workshop is an annual event designed to improve the understanding of proteins for structural and biological studies. Join us for the 16th Annual Protein Expression Workshop 29-31 July 2015. See detail.

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

MUSIG holds clinical workshop at The Alfred

The Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG) held a clinical workshop at The Alfred last week, with over 100 people in attendance.

The event provided attendees with the opportunity to learn practical skills from some great surgeons.

The workshop featured stations which taught gloving and gowning, suturing, hand-tying, chest drains and cricothyroidotomy.

See more photos from the event

30 May 2014 Monash University FODMAP Workshop update for Dietitians

The Monash University FODMAP Update for Dietitians is open for booking.

Date: Friday 30 May 2014
• Time: sign up at 9.00 am to start at 9.30 am
• Venue: Lecture Theatre, Level 5, Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne 3004
• Cost: $100 per person
• Booking link