Visions for new energy sources, water-smart cities, and solutions to pressing medical issues like Ebola and muscular degeneration will amaze and inspire attendees at IMPACT7 2018. T
The latest wave of impactful Australian research will be showcased at IMPACT7 on Thursday 9 August 2020 at the Carson Conference Centre, ANMF, 535 Elizabeth St, Melbourne in partnership with CSIRO.
Learn from and be inspired by researchers across Australia making a huge impact in areas such as:
Retinal degeneration - Joshua Chu-Tan, ANU
Treating age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the developed world.
Overcoming barriers to using ethanol as fuel - Geoff Doherty, University of Newcastle
Transforming agricultural and forestry waste into biofuel and green chemicals.
Water-sensitive cities - Katie Hammer, CRC for Water Sensitive Cities
Helping cities work towards a water-sensitive, livable future.
Using plant biotechnology to decontaminate Australia soils - Megan Phillips, UTS
Improving soil and community health through reducing heavy metal contamination.
Oxygen storage to save lives - Bryn Sobott, The University of Melbourne
Using a low pressure oxygen storage system to assist in treating child pneumonia in the developing world.
Myofab muscle fabrication - Alasdair Wood, Currie Lab
Manufacturing muscles for patients with debilitating muscle-wasting conditions.