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National Youth Ambassador Sponsors 2010
Innovation is the lifeblood of Medtronic. For more than 60 years our innovations have helped physicians diagnose diseases earlier, treat patients with the least amount of disruption possible, and help alleviate symptoms throughout the patient's life. Throughout our history and into today we strive to change the way the world treats chronic disease and help people live better, longer.
At Medtronic, Innovating for life means that we’re committed to finding more ways to help more people around the world. Constantly pushing the limits of medical technology. It means that our innovative thinking truly has no boundaries. And it means that our creative energies are focused on what we can achieve tomorrow, as much as what we’re working on today. We're committed to Innovating for life by pushing the boundaries of medical technology and changing the way the world treats chronic disease. So by going further and reaching farther every day, we’re improving lives all over the world. Visit www.medtronic.com.au
Griffith Health is one of the largest health faculties in the Australian university sector, with more than 6500 students and almost 500 staff. We offer an extensive array of high-quality and innovative education and research programs, ranging from the foundation health sciences to professional and clinical disciplines. Our degree programs lead to career paths in biomedical science, dentistry and oral health, exercise science, health services management, human services, medicine, midwifery, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health and social work.
We boast outstanding facilities which are designed to provide students with a dynamic learning environment. A modern School of Medicine, an innovative School of Pharmacy, and Australia’s first new School of Dentistry and Oral Health in almost 60 years are among the range of purpose-built facilities. Our state-of-the-art anatomy dissection facility, medical science and clinical skills laboratories ensure students are well prepared to enter the workforce. Students will also experience simulated wards and clinics and practise their skills on manikins before treating real patients.
Spearheaded by the Griffith Health Institute, an organisation of almost 250 research staff and more than 310 research higher degree students, Griffith University focuses its health research in the areas of chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular science, genomics, musculoskeletal development and function, mental health, neuroscience, immunology, drug discovery, community practice and public health. Visit www.griffith.edu.au/health
Pfizer Australia is a leading provider of prescription medicines and animal health products. We also provide a range of over-the-counter and infant nutrition products. For more than 70 years, Pfizer Australia has partnered with Government and healthcare providers to expand access to our medicines and vaccines to provide better quality health care. Through Pfizer Australia’s focus on biotechnology and vaccines, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, our company is committed to medical research and development that addresses unmet medical needs.
Pfizer Australia invests in research and development, including funding for research grants and fellowships to biomedical scientists and early stage clinical researchers. This aims to encourage leaders in biomedical research to establish careers in Australia, fostering the continued development of Australia as a world-class source of innovation and ideas.
We support Quality Use of Medicines – a central pillar of Australia’s National Medicines Policy. We market and promote our medicines appropriately. Significantly, Pfizer Australia’s sponsorship of the National Youth Ambassador Program represents the company’s first efforts to promote interest in science and research within Australia’s secondary school system. “Pfizer Australia is enthusiastic about supporting Research Australia’s efforts to build a growing interest in science at school,” said Daniel Grant, Director, Asia R&D Business Development, Pfizer Australia. “Initiatives such as the National Youth Ambassador Program will ensure we attract the very best young minds into the biomedical and healthcare sectors in Australia.” Visit www.pfizer.com.au
The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health Sciences has a well-recognised reputation for excellence in Australia and around the world. Many of our researchers have made internationally recognised discoveries in their field. These leading researchers also teach our students, who benefit from learning in this cutting edge environment. All undergraduate health students also undertake clinical (working with patients) or industry placements in a wide variety of healthcare organisations, including major hospitals and private practices. This ensures our graduates are well prepared and job ready. The Faculty of Health Sciences offers the widest range of health study areas of any Australian university, featuring more than a dozen disciplines. To find out more about how you can join the next generation of health professionals, visit www.health.uq.edu.au/careers.
The Faculty of Science at the University of Technology,
Sydney (UTS) contributes approximately 40 percent of the University’s total
research activities in the areas of climate change, forensic science and biology
methodology, nanotechnology, infectious diseases research, mathematical
modelling of complex systems, microscopy and imaging technologies, marine
biology and many more. Our researchers are also the academic workforce, teaching our
students and providing the ideal environment to produce work-ready and
internationally recognised graduates. From day one, our students are exposed to
laboratory and clinical work, testament to UTS Science’s commitment to practice
based learning. UTS invested over $110 million in its science facilities,
making it a world-class facility to support research and teaching. UTS Science’s
recent acquisition was the DeltaVision OMX 3D-SIM, one of only 2 (commercial
units) in the world. The OMX is a structured illumination microscope for
super-resolution imaging which enable scientists to view cells and organisms in
spectacular details at a resolution never before possible. For more information on UTS Science courses, graduate
profiles, event, news and also to download a Science and Maths Careers Guide,
visit www.science.uts.edu.au
National Youth Ambassador Supporters
Research Australia thanks our sponsors and supporters of the National Youth Ambassadors who join us in inspiring the next generation of health and medical professionals.
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The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA)
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The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA) is a group for young people who share a common interest in science; and promoting and communicating that interest to others. There are currently chapters in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.
We participate at a number of science schools across Australia, most notably The Science Experience, Professor Harry Messel’s International Science School and Youth ANZAAS. We also provide volunteers at science activities such as The Science and Engineering Challenge and National Science Week as well as performing programs for school groups.
There is an active socials program for our members, including balls and formals, camps, bushwalks, dinners, Amazing Races, ice skating, murder mysteries and many, many more. YSA carries the motto of ‘promoting science to the youth of Australia’ and enforces a strict drug, alcohol and smoke free policy.
CSIRO’s Double Helix Science Club
For students aged 7-18 and parents looking to help students discover science, the club is perfect for inquisitive Aussie minds that like to laugh while they learn. Going strong for 20 years, it’s the gift that gives fun and knowledge all year long.
Membership offers:
- A choice of two bi-monthly magazines, Scientriffic or The Helix, both full of hands-on activities, science news, experiments, comics, brain-stretching puzzles, competitions and freebies.
- Member events and discounted holiday programs in every capital city and Townsville.
- Science by Email and Maths by Email newsletters, packed with experiments and news.
- Discounts at CSIRO Shop (www.csiroshop.com)
For club info and to join, visit www.csiro.au/helix
How you can support Research Australia's Youth Ambassadors
The Research Australia National Youth Ambassador program aims to:
- Communicate the importance of science and health research to young people
- Provide opportunities for young people to get involved with medical researchers.
- Identify the brightest young minds and encourage middle school students (Year 9 and 10) to consider a career in science
- Provide an ideal showcase for education and career opportunities within research institutes and universities
You can become a Youth Ambassador supporter by:
- Actively promoting the Research Australia National Youth Ambassador 2010 program by distributing flyers and entry forms to schools in your areas
- Support researchers conducting local school visits to promote the program
- Assisting with media liaison as required
- Facilitating participation of past winners in local programs
To join Research Australia as a National Youth Ambassador supporter please contact Kandy Musgrave, E: kandy.musgrave@researchaustralia.org or T: (02) 9295 8546
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