CBNS invites you to join the very last Frontiers in Bio-Nano Science symposium on 19 February 2021.
Significant cash prizes for best speakers
Selected experts in science communication and outreach
PhDs & ECRs only
Frontiers in Bio-Nano Science (FBNS) is for the next generation of pro-active scientists and innovators to discuss ideas, share their skills and grow their careers. For bio-nanoscience to succeed as a research tool, and to produce real industry innovation in Australia, integration of ideas and expertise from all CBNS disciplines is required.
After successful FBNS symposiums in 2018 and 2019, in FBNS 2021- The Final Edition, our very last FBNS symposium, we will focus on Communication for research, collaboration and innovation at 3 different levels: communications with public, scientists from other fields, and industry.
This one-day symposium will provide a relaxed and inspiring environment for CBNS EMCRs to engage in cross-disciplinary networking and collaboration. FBNS is supported by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology (CBNS)
This is a preliminary program, details are still being finalised.
09:30
🕑 30 min
10:00
🕑 5 min
With Dr Shane Huntington & Dr Tim Lee 🕑 55 min
Dr Shane Huntington is an accomplished speaker, workshop facilitator, MC, and strategist with a passion for science and communication. He has successfully led the RRR radio science team for three decades. The show’s wildly successful #20phds20mins program is just one example of the support he has provided for young investigators to have their first positive […]
http://www.shanehuntington.comDr Tim Lee is a stand-up Science Comedian. His background is biology, and he completed his Ph.D. at the University of California Davis. He spent years developing simulation and analytical models of population dynamics before he discovered that this bored him to tears. When he tried comedy for the first time the tears stopped. If […]
Public Communication This session is in the format of short 'radio-style' interviews. Our plenary speaker, Dr Shane Huntington, will conduct the interviews by asking each presenter engaging questions that relate to their research/scientific field. The presenter should explain their research in plain English, suitable for a public audience. 🕑 60 min
12:00
Lunch & networking 🕑 60 min
With Dr Andrew Stapleton & Dr Hannah Wardill 🕑 45 min
Dr. Andrew Stapleton is an expert communicator, strategist, and digital content producer. He received his PhD in chemistry from The University of Newcastle in 2010. Since then, he has been actively working as a communicator and vlogger. He works with professionals to create engaging digital content and develop content strategies that drive online engagement.
https://www.andrewstapleton.com.au/Dr Hannah Wardill is an early career researcher dedicated to ensuring people with cancer don’t just survive, but that they survive well! Since completing her PhD in 2016, Hannah has secured close to $1M to develop new methods of supporting gut health in people with cancer and predicting patient responses based on the bacteria found […]
Scientist Communication This session is the format of 8 minutes presentation and 2 minutes Q&A by audience. The language should be suitable for communication with scientists from other fields. 🕑 45 min
14:30
🕑 10 min
With Dr Lee Farrand & Dr Anand Gautam 🕑 40 min
Dr Lee Farrand is the head of Yuhan Corporation in the ANZ region. Yuhan is South Korea’s largest pharmaceutical company, with full spectrum drug development capabilities to manufacture, develop and market prescription and OTC drugs. The regional office based in Adelaide is focused on building relationships with research institutions and biotech companies throughout Australia and […]
Dr Anand Gautam is the Executive Director & Emerging Science Lead of Pfizer in Asia & Asia Pacific region. He has more than 20 years’ experience of leadership in R&D in Inflammation/autoimmune diseases/Cancer and developing innovation strategies in international biotech/pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Gautam is excited about novel science and its potential for translation into medicine, […]
Industry Communication This session is in the format of 5 minutes presentation and 2 minutes Q&A by judges/audience. The language used should be suitable for communication with industry, and should sell your idea! 🕑 40 min
16:00
Platform information coming soon!
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Universities
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Covid cases
70
ATTENDERS
This is a free event for CBNS PhDs and ECRs only – still open for registration!
Abstract submission closing 20 January 2021 – Sparktank pitch submission and registration closing 29 January 2021
Full event
Networking
Submit your abstract for: In a Nutshell, The Science talk or Spark Tank sessions.
See session descriptions in the program.
Snap shots from FBNS 2019 in Brisbane
This year's FBNS is going to be greater than last year!
Join us for a full day focused on scientific outreach
Engage with industry and fellow researchers
Conference Chair
University of South Australia
CBNS Lead Coordinator
University of Melbourne
Operations
University of South Australia
Operations
University of South Australia
Program
Monash University
Program
University of Melbourne
Sponsorship
Monash University
Sponsorship
Monash University
Communications
University of Queensland
Communications
University of Queensland
For FBNS related questions please email: contact@fbns2021.com