Australia's health 2008 conference dinner

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Monday 23 June 2008, Welcome Dinner, National Convention Centre, 27-31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra

Tuesday 24 June 2008, Conference, National Convention Centre, 27-31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra

Welcome dinner

As part of the conference package, dinner is included for all delegates to enjoy. It is a great opportunity to network as well as listen to Maryanne Demasi from the ABC's Catalyst program.

Where: The National Convention Centre, Canberra, Ballroom

When: Monday 23 June 2008

Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Maryanne Demasi (image)

Maryanne worked for a decade as a hands-on research scientist. She completed a PhD in Medicine at the University of Adelaide, travelling around Australia and overseas presenting her PhD findings. Maryanne has specialised in rheumatoid arthritis research, based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Her innovative research has appeared in several internationally published medical journals.

More recently Maryanne hung up her lab coat, picked up a microphone, and began working as a medical-science reporter for Channel 7 news. After two years, she gained a reputation for reliable, accurate journalism and for breaking news on the latest medical stories.

Maryanne has also worked as an advisor to South Australia's Minister for Science and Information Economy.

Maryanne now works as a presenter and producer for ABC TV's flagship science program, Catalyst.