We invite you to join us in-conversation with some of Australia’s health and medical powerhouses as part of an extraordinary series of speaker events, brought to you by NHMRC.

Our NHMRC: Speaking of Science webinar series are not-to-be-missed opportunities to hear from our nation’s outstanding researchers, high profile individuals, and scientific experts within their chosen fields, and to discuss topics at the core of their careers in health and medical research.

Professor Susan Ramus


Everyone is welcome to attend these free virtual webinars, inviting you to engage with some inspiring individuals on different topics across the spectrum of health and medical research, as well as connect with peers across the wider sector. There will be a Q&A session at the end of each webinar and questions are encouraged.

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NHMRC Speaking of Science – Acting now against antimicrobial resistance

While antimicrobial medicines remain as the cornerstone of modern medicine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a one of the largest global health threats facing our generation.

As a result of AMR, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. So how do we Act Now to Protect Our Present and Secure Our Future?

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, join us for a panel discussion on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 11:00AM–12:00PM AEDT as part of our Speaking of Science webinar series. Hosted by NHMRC’s CEO Professor Steve Wesselingh, you will hear from:

  • Professor Kirsty Buising (Royal Melbourne Hospital)
  • Professor Allen Cheng (Monash University)
  • Professor Branwen Morgan (CSIRO)
  • Professor Mark Blaskovich (The University of Queensland).

There will also be an opportunity to engage with and ask questions of our guest speakers through a thought provoking Q&A session. You won’t want to miss this event! 

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If you have any questions for the event organisers, you can reach us at media@nhmrc.gov.au.

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