The #TRX18 Conference will be held at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Brisbane, QLD, on Friday October 26th 2018. #TRX18 will bring together patients and philanthropists with key life sciences stakeholders from biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, academia, regulators and government working to achieve enhanced research outcomes and value through the translation of data and knowledge into patient outcomes to explore the journey of “idea – to patient”by stimulating trans-disciplinary discussions and collaborations across areas of human disease research, drug and diagnostic discovery and development, IT and bioinformatics.

Janelle Bowden, founder of Research4Me has been invited to moderate a panel discussion to explore the changing environment for bringing new products to market in light of more empowered patients , social media and growing healthcare costs.   Life Sciences Queensland have pulled together an inspiring group of people to explore the issues over the hour we’ve been allocated, including:

• A/Prof. Kathy Andrews – Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Australia
• Perry Cross – Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, Australia
• Dr. Peter Isdale AM – Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast, Australia
• Lucas Litewka – Clinical Trials Centre, USC, Australia
• Adj. Prof. John Skerritt – Health Products Regulation Group, Department of Health, Australia
• Prof. Patsy Yates – School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

For more information on the conference, visit: TRX18.com.au

Research4Me are offering 2 health consumers with an interest in getting more involved in research the opportunity to attend TRX18. Apply online or submit the form via email by 10pm, Thursday 18 October 2018.