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Science advisory panel

The AusSMC needs the support of Australian science experts in all fields of science and has formed a Science Advisory Panel to provide advice when needed. Our Science Advisory Panel membership includes:

Professor Peter Andrews AO

Queensland Chief Scientist

Professor Ken Baldwin President, Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS)

Professor Snow Barlow

Professor of Horticulture and Viticulture, School of Agricultural and Food Systems, University of Melbourne

Professor Robin Batterham AO President, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)

Professor Lyn Beazley

Professor of Zoology, University of Western Australia

Emeritus Professor Max Brennan AO Former Chief Scientist for South Australia

Professor Adrienne Clarke AC

Laureate Professor, School of Botany, University of Melbourne

Professor Alan Cooper

Director, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, University of Adelaide
Professor Marcello Costa FAA Profesor of Neurophysiology, School of Medicine, Flinders University
Professor Stuart Cunningham President, Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS)

Professor Derek Denton AC

Department of Physiology, University of Melbourne

Professor Peter Doherty AC

Laureate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne

Emeritus Professor Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE

Visiting Fellow at John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University

Professor Bryan Gaensler

Institute of Astronomy, University of Sydney

Baroness Professor Susan A Greenfield CBE

Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain (Also Patron of the AusSMC)

Professor Richard Head

Director, CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship Program

Professor Robert Hill

Head of Science, SA Museum and Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Adelaide

Professor Marcia Langton AM

Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies, School of Anthropology, Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Melbourne

Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe AO

School of Science, Griffith University and President, Australian Conservation Foundation

Professor Caroline McMillen

Pro Vice Chancellor - Research and Innovation, University of South Australia

Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne

Emeritus Professor Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE

Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne

Professor Michelle Simmons

Federation Fellow, School of Physics, University of New South Wales

Professor Fiona Stanley AC

Director, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich

Faculty of Science, School of Geosciences, Monash University

Professor Malcolm Walter

Director, Australian Centre for Astrobiology, University of New South Wales

Professor Bob Williamson AO

Senior Principal Research Fellow of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Melbourne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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WOOLLY MAMMOTH DNA DECODED
RAPID ROUNDUP: After thousands of years of extinction, the Woolly Mammoth has its DNA decoded this week in Nature. Experts respond. Thurs 20 Nov 08

SOIL CARBON
RAPID ROUNDUP: Carbon released from Australian soils may be lower than previously predicted. Expert comments. Mon 17 Nov 08

ACID OCEANS
RAPID ROUNDUP: An Australian study finds that 450ppm carbon dioxide is a tipping point for marine organisms. Experts respond. Tues 11 Nov 08

WATER ISSUES
NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING: Experts discuss the water issues facing Australia over the coming summer months.
Fri 7 Nov 08, 10am AEDT

CLIMATE CHANGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australia’s water and energy infrastructure are most at risk from the consequences of climate change according to a new report by ATSE. Several Australian experts respond to the report.
Wed 5 Nov 08

CAFFEINE AND PREGNANCY
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on news that consuming caffeine during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction.
Tues 4 Nov 08

SAFETY OF RECYCLED WATER
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the safety of recycled water in the water supply.
Thur 30 Oct 08

GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
ONLINE BRIEFING: Study author discusses research indicating a genetic link to transsexualism.
Mon 27 Oct 08

GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to Australian study.
Mon 27 Oct 08

CLIMATE: URGENT CHALLENGE
SCIENCE BLOG: A group of Australian scientists urge attention to climate change despite global financial crisis.
Tue 21 Oct 08

2008 PM's PRIZES FOR SCIENCE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Colleagues respond as the the 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners are announced in Canberra.
Thu 16 Oct 08

NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
ONLINE BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Scientists discuss new concerns over 'stem cell tourism.'
Fri 17 Oct 08 at 10.30am AEDT

NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian scientists express concern over the promises of some overseas stem cell doctors.
Thu 16 Oct 08

AUSTRALIAN FLU EXPERT, GRAEME LAVER, DIES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Professor Graeme Laver has died in London after a brief fight with cancer. Colleague Adrian Gibbs responds.
Tue 7 Oct 08

IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - EXPERTS RESPOND
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08

IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - JANE GOODALL RESPONDS
BRIEFING: Jane Goodall and Adelaide Zoo Director Chris West comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08 at 11.15am AEDT

GARNAUT FINAL REPORT - EXPERTS REACT
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to the Garnaut Climate Change Review final report.
Tue 30 Sept 08

CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STILL BOOMING - NEW DATA
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to new figures that reveal global CO2 emissions are continuing to increase.
Thu 25 Sept 08

GOOD BACTERIA MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian experts comment on new research published in Nature this week that indicates ‘good’ bacteria in the intestine may lower the risk or severity of type 1 diabetes in mouse models.
Mon 22 Sept 08

ECO-LABELS: A THREAT OR AN OPPORTUNITY?
ONLINE BRIEFING: Will the trend of counting 'food miles' pose a threat to Australia's exports? Join us online when three experts discuss the issue.
Mon 22 Sept 08 at 11am AEST

GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
ONLINE BRIEFING: A NZ co-author of new research published in The Lancet discusses findings that paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08 at 12pm AEST

GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on new research published in The Lancet that found paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08

CHEMICALS IN PLASTICS LINKED TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP : Experts comment on new research out of the US linking bisphenol A to heart disease and diabetes in humans
Wed 17 Sept 08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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