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From emergency care on the street to the earliest moments of life, and down to details too small to see with the naked eye, this event dives into the science that keeps us alive — and how we could do it better.
This night at Munich Brauhaus brings together research that spans frontline healthcare, cutting‑edge microscopy, and cinematic views of early development. Expect big questions, striking visuals, and fresh perspectives on how science is improving care, revealing unseen worlds, and reshaping the future of medicine.
This night at Munich Brauhaus brings together research that spans frontline healthcare, cutting‑edge microscopy, and cinematic views of early development. Expect big questions, striking visuals, and fresh perspectives on how science is improving care, revealing unseen worlds, and reshaping the future of medicine.
Cinematic visualisation of how a single cell develops into new life
Jennifer Zenker
(A/Prof Zenker is a group leader at the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (Monash University). Her research improves the safety and efficiency of stem cell therapies to repair or replace damaged or diseased tissues, and may benefit IVF and animal breeding technologies. Her work has earned major awards and funding, including a CIFAR Azrieli Scholarship, NHMRC and ARC grants, the Sylvia & Charles Viertel Fellowship, the ANZSCDB Emerging Leader Award and the Eduard Kellenberg Medal.)
The inner workings of a cell can be compared to a city: motorways ensuring cargo can be moved from one location to another. Microtubules act like microscopic roads, moving essential cargo. If there are issues with roads, traffic jams form and cities may even come to a standstill. Similarly, if microtubules do not form properly – the communication and transport system of cells is collapsed, causing embryos to stop developing. Recording time-lapse movies of developing embryos, her research captures the hidden world of a cell from above—like watching a city at night, with pathways lighting up, traffic flowing, or, in some cases, coming to a halt. Can we improve cellular traffic to build healthier, better-functioning cells from the earliest stage of life?
Tiny Things, Big Science: Exploring the Unseen
Cameron Nowell
(Cameron heads the microscopy facility at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, helping researchers explore the unseen world inside cells and tissues. He started out as a microbiologist, stumbled into microscopy, fell in love with it, and never looked back — and now he enjoys showing how images can make science clear, beautiful, and fun.)
Cancer cells, honey bees, fluorescent neurons, drug‑treated tissues — they all hide remarkable stories when viewed up close. Come explore the tiny details that reveal how surprising, beautiful, and informative the microscopic world can be.
Nurse-paramedics in ambulances: Why aren't we using all their skills?
Dr Caitlin Fitzgibbon
(Dr Caitlin Fitzgibbon is a Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Australian Catholic University. She's both a Registered Nurse and Registered Paramedic, with experience in emergency nursing and out-of-hospital care in Australia and overseas. Her research looks at dual-qualified nurse-paramedics in ambulance services and how we can make better use of the health workforce.)
Ever called an ambulance? For many people that call ends with a trip to the emergency department. My research looks at paramedics who are also trained nurses. Despite having the skills to treat some patients at home, they're often unable to use their nursing training in the ambulance setting. So, what would happen if these dual-qualified nurse-paramedics could use all their skills, and what would that mean for you?
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