Australian Animals; Saving Us and Saving Them 2022

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Australia is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to deadly spiders, Australia has it all! So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival? And could this wide array of species hold any clues for human health? Our researchers are investigating.

Hosted by Dr Nisha Duggan, the night will include interactive activities and refreshments followed by two talks and a panel session from two of Sydney's leading researchers Dr Carolyn Hogg and Professor Richard Payne.

Schedule:

• 6pm-7.30pm: Registration + activities in the foyer with refreshments

• 7.30pm-7.40pm: Welcome

• 7.40pm-8pm: Dr Carolyn Hogg

• 8.05pm-8.30pm: Prof Richard Payne

• 8.30pm-8.50pm: Q& A with our speakers

• 8.50pm-9pm: Closing remarks and farewell

About our speakers

Dr Carolyn Hogg works with Prof Kathy Belov AO to protect Australian species including koalas through genomic research.

Professor Richard Payne and his team are working on developing new drugs to treat human disease, taking inspiration from insects and spiders. Want to hear how ticks may be able to help treat stoke and funnel-web spiders may help treat heart attack? Come along to find out more!

This event is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week.