Dean's Lecture Series

The Dean's Lecture Series is designed to illustrate current research and topics of interest in the fields of medicine, dentistry and the health sciences. Students, graduates and members of the public are welcome. The series is free.

Day and time of lecture series

Lectures are held on Tuesdays from 6.00-7.00pm, except the annual special seminar presentation which is held at the end of July from 2.00-5.00pm.

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2007 program

13 March 2007

73rd Beattie Smith Lecture
The rise and surprise of old age psychiatry
Professor Henry Brodaty, AO
Professor of Age Care Mental Health,
Primary Dementia Collaborative Research Centre,
University of New South Wales; and
Director, Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry,
Prince of Wales Hospital.
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3 April 2007

Muscling in on exercise and health
Professor Mark Hargreaves
Department of Physiology,
The University of Melbourne.
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1 May 2007

New discoveries on improving mobility and reducing falls in Parkinson disease
Professor Meg Morris
School of Physiotherapy,
The University of Melbourne.
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22 May 2007

The obesity epidemic: can we stop the scourge of the 21st century?
Professor Joseph Proietto
Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation Chair of Medicine,
Department of Medicine,
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital,
The University of Melbourne.
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12 June 2007

Holes in teeth and puffy gums – prevention at the community level
Professor Mike Morgan
Colgate Chair of Population Oral Health,
School of Dental Science,
The University of Melbourne. Find out more about this lecture.

3 July 2007

Community wellbeing in an unwell world: trends, challenges and opportunities
Professor John Wiseman
Director,
the McCaughey Centre: VicHealth Centre for
the Promotion of Mental Health and Community Wellbeing,
School of Population Health,
The University of Melbourne.
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20 July 2007

Seminar: Rationing health care: priorities, principles and politics
Convener: Professor Jeffrey Zajac
Head, Department of Medicine,
Austin Health and Northern Health,
The University of Melbourne.
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7 August 2007

‘Everyone’s normal is different’: the challenges of detecting and managing depression in general practice
Professor Jane Gunn
Chair of Primary Care Research,
Primary Care Research Unit,
Department of General Practice,
The University of Melbourne.
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4 September 2007

23rd Mathison Oration
Research and evidence for global health policy
Professor Judith Whitworth, AC
Director,
John Curtin School of Medical Research,
The Australian National University.
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9 October 2007

David Danks Oration
Participating in genetic research: benefits, expectations and unforeseen problems
Professor Samuel Berkovic, AM
Director,
Epilepsy Research Centre,
The University of Melbourne.
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Venue

Sunderland Lecture Theatre
Ground Floor, Medical Building
Corner of Grattan Street and Royal Parade
The University of Melbourne, Parkville

Getting there and parking

Public transport is available along Swantson Street and Royal Parade (alight at the Grattan Street stops).

Parking, which is subject to a charge, is available at University Square (enter from Berkeley Street or Bouverie Street), or on the university grounds after 4pm (enter from Gate 10 on Grattan Street with $5 in coins).

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RSVP

RSVPs are required on 8344 9800 or email: mdhs-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au with the title of the lecture in the subject line. Other information required:

• your name
• the number of people attending
• a contact phone number or email address
• if you require special disability access

Please be aware this free event is general admission. Seats are not reserved.

Find out more

Communications and Alumni Office
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010
tel: +61 3 8344 5888
fax: +61 3 9347 7084
email: j.powell@unimelb.edu.au