Thankfully basic science research in Australia is alive and well
It was a full house at the 2nd Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program Grand Debate at the VCCC this week. The negative team, led by dynamic, young PhD student Carolyn Shembrey, Department of Clinical Pathology, the University of Melbourne defeated the positive team led by young-at-heart Prof Grant McArthur, Executive Director, VCCC to prove that basic science research in Australia is alive and well.
The event was moderated by Professor Anne Kelso, CEO, National Health and Medical Research Council and hosted by Logie nominee Shalin Naik and Wai-Hong Tham from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Program manager Erika Cretney said, "PhD students were delighted to meet and speak with Anne Kelso and are grateful for the enthusiasm, support and ongoing mentoring from the many research leaders who took the time to attend."
The Grand Debate is a highlight event on the busy professional development and networking calendar for The Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program. The program supports the academic professional development of students undertaking cancer-related research within Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre alliance organisations and is sponsored by academic partner the University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre alliance.
