Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Life as a Clinician-Scientist South Australia
Are you passionate about patient care and curious about shaping the future of medicine through research? Discover what’s possible when clinical practice and scientific discovery come together at our Life as a Clinician-Scientist symposium — returning to Adelaide in 2026.
$20 tickets*
What to expect
On the day
Join us for an inspiring evening featuring a keynote address and a dynamic panel with South Australia’s emerging leaders in clinical research. Hear their real-world stories, learn how they’ve built careers at the intersection of care and discovery, and explore what it truly takes to thrive as a clinician-scientist.
You’ll also have the chance to connect directly with our speakers during the ever-popular spot-mentoring session over supper — a relaxed, informal opportunity to ask questions, seek advice, and start building your own pathway.
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*We want to make sure our event is accessible to everyone. If your financial circumstances prohibit you from attending, please email us so that we can come up with a joint solution.
Join the team
Volunteer with us
We would love your support in helping us make this event a true success. Volunteering with us is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience and contribute to a meaningful and impactful program.
As a volunteer, your responsibilities may include assisting with registration, welcoming and guiding guests, helping coordinate logistics on the day, ensuring the smooth running of our Q&A sessions and supporting event marketing efforts in the weeks leading up to the event. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, expand your network, or give back in a meaningful way, we warmly welcome your involvement.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Our speakers
Professor Jodie Dodd FAHMS
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Clinical Director Women's and Babies Division, the Women's and Children's Hospital and Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide University
Professor Dodd's research evaluates healthcare interventions in pregnancy and pre-conception to improve health for women and their babies. She is an international authority in dietary interventions in pregnant women and has been awarded more than 40 competitive research grants including continuous NHMRC Fellowship support (2006-2030) and authored ~190 peer-reviewed publications.
On the Panel
Associate Professor Alexia Peña
Paediatric Endocrinologist, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide University
Associate Professor Tarik Sammour
Colorectal Surgeon, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide University
Associate Professor Johan Verjans
Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Adelaide Hospital / Jones Radiology; Future Industry Fellow, Australian Institute for Machine Learning, University of Adelaide; Platform Leader AI, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
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