Name: Illuminating Health: Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer & Male Fertility
Start: 2025-05-21T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-21T20:30:00
Location: The Happy Wombat

Join us for an enlightening discussion on two leading-edge advancements in health. Learn about a new, gentle approach to breast cancer screening and explore the overlooked connection between male infertility and overall well-being.

The Male Factor: Shedding Light on the Overlooked Side of Infertility

Dr John Schjenken (Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle)

In this talk, John will discuss the prevalence of male infertility and how it can be an early indicator of broader health issues later in life. He'll also highlight efforts being made at the University of Newcastle to address and support male reproductive health

Shining a light on breast cancer

Renee Goreham (Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle)

Discover a new approach to breast cancer screening—without the discomfort of compression. This talk explores how red and infrared light can image breast tissue, offering a gentler alternative to X-rays. Learn how the technology that we are working on that could change the way breast cancer is detected.

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