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Join us for an International Women’s Day Event “My Walk on the Path to Equity in STEMM” With guest speaker, Professor Louise Purton and Panel discussion “Cracking the Code to Equity”.
Professor Louise Purton is an internationally highly recognised researcher in the field of blood and stem cells. Her lab research spans discovery to translational research and the research has resulted in several clinical trials. Louise has pioneered studies showing that vitamin A is a key regulator of blood-forming stem cells and also the microenvironment in which they are made. Louise’s research has to date resulted in numerous grants, peer-reviewed articles and four clinical trials.Louise isalso passionate about fostering the career of the next generation, with a focus on women in STEMM. Louise has founded the Equity in Australian STEMM advocacy team. Louise is proactive in diversity, equity and inclusivity space for underrepresented people in the workplace.
She is very passionate about fostering the career development of others. She has had a profound hearing disability since childhood and will speak about “My walk on the path to equity in STEMM”. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion and morning tea and presents a great opportunity to network.
This event was jointly organised by UQ’s Faculty of Medicine, Frazer Institute, Mater Research Institute, UQ School of Biomedical Sciences and UQ Centre for Clinical Research.
Prof Louise Purton
Professor and Laboratory Head, St. Vincent's Institute
Professorial Fellow, Department of Medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital, The University of Melbourne
I am an internationally recognised researcher in the field of blood cells. My research has pioneered studies showing that vitamin A is a key regulator of blood-forming stem cells and also the microenvironment (the "factory") in which they are made. I do both fundamental and translational research and my research has to date resulted in four clinical trials. I am also passionate about fostering the career development of all, and I am a proactive advocate for minorities, including women in STEMM. I have had a profound bilateral hearing impairment since I was a young child and became a cochlear implant recipient in 2018.
