Event:ASA 2009 When: 8 October 2009 Where: Melbourne, Australia
Event overview: Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association 21st Annual Scientific Meeting.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate.
Event:Woolcock Asthma Think Tank 2009 When: 8-9 October 2009 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Education Centre
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: An interactive Think Tank, presenting
work in progress and new ideas about COPD, asthma, allergies, air quality and more.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will present and participate.
vent:Science Exposed When: 29-30 October 2009 Where: Hyde Park Barracks on Macquarie Street, Sydney
Event overview: Science EXPOsed is a free event for Year 8 & 9 students to explore the latest in science and technology and learn more about careers in science.
Science EXPOsed introduces students to the myriad of possibilities of a career in science as well as uncovering the truth that science can be fun, cool, inspiring and it can change the world!
The event features a wide selection of interactive exhibits, workshops, science shows, panel discussions and competitions for students to participate in. There are also many hands-on experiments such as learning how to solve crimes using DNA and forensic evidence, exploring the wonders of cryogenics, creating electronic circuits and exploring the wonders of science in movies from blue screen to 3D technology.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research will have an interactive display at this event.
Event:CHEST 2009 When: 31 October - 5 November 2009 Where: San Diego, USA
Event overview: Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate.
Event:Woolcock Sleep Medicine Course 2009- REGISTER NOW! When: 9-13 November 2009 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Education Centre
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: Course, run by Sleep and Circadian Group of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, provides a comprehensive coverage of topics and skills for those wanting to: work in a sleep laboratory, embark on sleep research, sit the BRPT exam or for those just wishing to know more about sleep medicine.
Practical course in the clinical and technical aspects of sleep science incorporates both lectures and small group tutorials with ample opportunity for hands-on practice, discussion and questions.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will present and participate.
Event:APSR 2009 When: 14 November 2009 Where: Seoul, Korea
Event overview: 14th Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology & 3rd Joint Congress of the APSR/ACCP 2009
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate.
Event:Glebe Street Fair When: 15 November 2009 Where: Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Event overview: Community event.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research will have a display at this event to educate community and raise awareness about respiratory and sleep disorders.
Upcoming events - 2010
to be advised
Upcoming events - 2011
Event:Worldsleep2011 When: 15-20 October 2011 Where: Kyoto, Japan
Event overview: The 6th World Congress of the World Federation of Sleep Research & Sleep Medicine Societies (WFSRSMS);
The 36th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Sleep Research.
Bringing together cutting edge sleep research and clinical practice breakthroughs from around the world.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate, including: Professor Ron Grunstein, President of the
World Federation of Sleep Research & Sleep Medicine Societies (WFSRSMS).
Past events - 2009
Event:ERS 2009 When: 12-16 September 2009 Where: Vienna, Austria
Event overview: ERS European Respiratory Society Congress.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated.
Event overview:The Sun-Herald City2Surf is an annual Sydney institution which attracts people from all over Australia and is now one of the biggest fun runs in the world.
Woolcock Participants: The Woolcock Institute entered a team of staff in the City2Surf again for 2009, including: Euan Tovey, Gunnar Unger, Joy Armstrong, Nicole Walczyk, and Sri Mahadev.
Click here to visit the "Woolcock Runners" team page on Everyday Hero
- all donations via the team's "Everyday Hero"
page go to the Woolcock Institute to help support the great research we do here!
(Everyday Hero is the official on-line fundraising partner for the City2Surf).
Event:APSS 2009 When: 6-11 June 2009 Where: Seattle, USA
Event overview: 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies 2009 (Sleep 2009).
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate.
Event:ATS 2009 When: 15-20 May 2009 Where: San Diego, USA
Event overview: ATS American Thoracic Society 2009 International Meeting.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Norbert Berend, Cheryl Salome, David Chapman, Greg King, Helen Reddel, Christine Jenkins, Paul Robinson.
Event:Surry Hills Festival When: 18 April 2009 Where: Prince Alfred Park, Surry Hills
Event overview: Community event.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research had a display at this event to educate community and raise awareness about respiratory and sleep disorders.
Event:TSANZ 2009 When: 4-8 April 2009 Where: Darwin, Australia
Event overview: Annual Scientific meeting of the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Helen Reddel, Chantale Diba, Cheryl Salome, Norbert Berend, Greg King, David Chapman, Melissa McClean, Melanie Crane, Christine Jenkins, Lyn Moir, Judy Black, Guy Marks, Brett Toelle, Rose Ampon, Anne-Marie Waters, Leanne Poulos, Wei Xuan, Nathan Brown, Paul Robinson, Elena Belousova.
Event:Sleepcon 2009 When: 3-5 April 2009 Where: Chennai, India
Event overview: International Conference on Sleep Disorders, organised by
Indian Sleep Disorders Association &
Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences. Program Endorsed by
American College of Chest Physicians and
World Federation of Sleep Medicine.
Woolcock Participants: a Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representative participated: Ron Grunstein.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research had a display at this event to educate community and raise awareness about respiratory and sleep disorders.
Event:ASCIA NSW Dinner Meeting When: 10 March 2009 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: NSW meeting of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Euan Tovey, Kate Campbell.
Past events - 2008
Event:Glebe Street Fair When: 16 November 2008 Where: Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Event overview: Community event.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research had a display at this event to educate community and raise awareness about respiratory and sleep disorders.
Event:Woolcock Asthma Think Tank 2008 When: 27-28 November 2008 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Education Centre
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: "Lifestyle and Lung Health" - an interactive Think Tank, presenting
work in progress and new ideas about COPD, asthma, allergies, air quality and more.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives presented and participated.
Event:Woolcock Sleep Medicine Course 2008 When: 17-21 November 2008 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Education Centre
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: Course, run by Sleep and Circadian Group of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, provides a comprehensive coverage of topics and skills for those wanting to: work in a sleep laboratory, embark on sleep research, sit the BRPT exam or for those just wishing to know more about sleep medicine.
Practical course in the clinical and technical aspects of sleep science incorporates both lectures and small group tutorials with ample opportunity for hands-on practice, discussion and questions.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives presented and participated.
Event:Science Exposed When: 24-25 October 2008 Where: Parliament House, The Mint and Hyde Park Barracks on Macquarie Street, Sydney
Event overview: Science EXPOsed is a free two-day event for Year 8 & 9 students to explore the latest in science and technology and learn more about careers in science.
Science EXPOsed introduces students to the myriad of possibilities of a career in science as well as uncovering the truth that science can be fun, cool, inspiring and it can change the world!
The event features a wide selection of interactive exhibits, workshops, science shows, panel discussions and competitions for students to participate in. There are also many hands-on experiments such as learning how to solve crimes using DNA and forensic evidence, exploring the wonders of cryogenics, creating electronic circuits and exploring the wonders of science in movies from blue screen to 3D technology.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research had an interactive display at this event.
Event:Woolcock Insomnia Seminar When: 23 October 2008 Where: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: Dr Delwyn Bartlett, an insomnia specialist from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, will talk about:
What is insomnia
What you can do about it
Treatment and management of insomnia
Woolcock Participants: Dr Delwyn Bartlett presented.
Event:Australian Asthma Conference When: 20-21 October 2008 Where: Australian Technology Park, Sydney, Australia
Event overview: "Advancing Asthma Where?" - reviewing the changing world of asthma in our nation. The aim is to develop ideas and actions which can influence and inform future asthma agendas, involving a wide cross section of people connected with asthma.
Presentations will be given on a range of topics including Air Quality and Asthma, New and Future Research, New Technologies and Asthma, Health Policy and Asthma, Clinical Skills for Health Professionals.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Helen Reddel, Cheryl Salome, Leanne Poulos.
Event:ERS 2008 When: 5-8 October 2008 Where: Berlin, Germany
Event overview: European Respiratory Society meeting.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated.
Event overview: The 2008 combined ASA & ASTA Annual Scientific Meeting Sleep on it: healthy function of sleep. The theme will explore the importance of sleep for general health and function, as well as the impact of disease and lifestyle factors on this function.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated.
Event:ESRS 2008 When: 9-13 September 2008 Where: Glasgow, Scotland
Event overview: 19th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS).
For all those involved in sleep research and sleep medicine, providing a unique opportunity to learn of the latest developments in this rapidly changing and expanding field.
Mixing science and topical issues with the latest advances in technology, medicine and research.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated.
Event overview: Forum for extensive discussion surrounding a wide range of clinical research issues that are of key relevance to researchers, practitioners and industry.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated.
Woolcock Participation: the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research had a display at this event on the Trans-Help stand. Trans-Help focuses on the health and well-being of professional drivers (long & short haul freight, couriers, etc.). The Woolcock talked to drivers about various sleep and respiratory health issues that they face (driver fatigue, shiftwork fatigue, OSA, COPD, etc.).
Event:JRS 2008 When: 15-17 June 2008 Where: International Conference Center, Kobe Portopia Hotel Kobe, Japan
Event overview: The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Respiratory Society
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Prof Norbert Berend
Event overview: 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) - joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS).
Scientific sessions and an exhibition hall focused solely on sleep medicine and sleep research. Attended by sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world, the event that blends the most current sleep research with the best clinical practices.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Nat Marshall, Ron Grunstein, George Dungan, Angela Denotti
Event overview: Cooperative Research Centre for Asthma and Airways CRCAA conference
Event:ATS 2008 When: 16-21 May 2008 Where: various venues, Ontario, Canada
Event overview: The International Conference of the American Thoracic Society. The ATS meeting is one of the largest gatherings of Pulmonary and Critical Care clinicians and researchers in the world. The conference program will offer information on the latest and most significant developments in clinical practice, in research (clinical, basic, and translational), in health advocacy, and in education.
Presentations will be given on a range of topics including: sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, multiple organ dysfunction, obesity and lung health, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, pleural disease and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives participated, including: Peter Bye, Ron Grunstein
Event:TSANZ 2008 When: 30 March-2 April 2008 Where: Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Woolcock Participants: a number of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research representatives will participate, including: Helen Reddel, Greg King, Brendon Yee, Ron Grunstein, Amanda Piper, Ron Grunstein
Event:AAAI 2008 When: 14-18 March 2008 Where: Pennsylvania Convention Centre, Philadelphia, USA
Event overview: Presenting the latest advances in research, diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic disease.
