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The LSQ Rural and Regional Service Award – created by Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ), recognises a person whose dedication contributes to the ongoing success and sustainability of regional Queensland’s life sciences industry. Download application.
LSQ QIMR Berghofer Woman Of Influence Award – developed by Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) together with QIMR Berghofer, recognises an individual woman for her endeavours, passion and dedication to the life sciences industry over her career.
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Presented to an individual that has made a significant impact to the success of the Queensland life sciences industry.
With the continued advancement of Queensland’s life sciences industry, Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ), continues to recognise, celebrate and reward stakeholders for their outstanding contributions to the future economic development and success of the life sciences sector in Queensland.
Now in its 13th year, the 2021 award will be presented at the Globally Engaging Networking Event (GENE) Awards on 19 November 2021.
The award recipient will receive a commemorative statuette and the provision of 2000 AUD to be put towards attendance at life sciences events, or training and education courses. This cash bursary will enable the recipient to enhance their objectives and opportunities, and as a result their work and the industry as a whole.
The life sciences sector is broadly defined and includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, environmental science, agricultural science, marine biotechnology as well as venture capital and business consultants focusing on the life sciences.
This award is open to all LSQ Members who are involved in the Queensland life sciences community, both scientists and non-scientists, including management and academia, who are currently in the mid to late stages of their career.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAAward nominees must:• Work for an LSQ Member organisation in any area of the life sciences sector.• Be in the mid to late stages of their career.• Not have won the same award in the past five years.• Not have served on the LSQ Board of Directors for the past three years.• Applicants can be nominated by a peer or nominate themselves for this award.• Award nominees must accept their nomination.• Nominees must provide no more than 300 words addressing the Award Judgement Criteria (listed below).• Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts including a sponsor representative and a representative from the LSQ Board of Directors, who will decide the recipient based on the Award Judgement Criteria.• A headshot photo of the nominee is required.• Nominations must be received by COB 21 October 2021.
AWARD JUDGEMENT CRITERIA• Demonstrated contributions beyond their job scope to further the Queensland life sciences industry and broader community.• Demonstrated innovation and creativity.• Contributed to raising Queensland’s profile and capabilities.• Demonstrated a wealth of impact across the life sciences industry.• How the cash bursary will assist.
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In memory of Rose-Anne Kelso, this award was created by Life Sciences Queensland Limited (LSQ) and Stockwell, to recognise an individual woman’s endeavours, passion, and dedication to the health and life sciences industry.[/collapse]
Past Award Winners
Award Sponsors
8:30 AM
Registration and arrival
Delegates to assemble
Name tags and check-ins
9:00 AM
Opening Address by Assistant Minister
Charis Mullen MP
Member for Jordan
Assistant Minister for Treasury
9:16 AM
Welcome & housekeeping
Acknowledgement of Country
Jim Varghese AM
Chair, Leadership Company
9:31 AM
Introduction to keynote
Christine Williams
Chair, Life Sciences Queensland
9:35 AM
KEYNOTE
Advanced Manufacturing
Prof Trent Munro
Professor and Senior Group Leader, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland
9:55 AM
Introduction to keynote
Christine Williams
Chair, Life Sciences Queensland
10:00 AM
KEYNOTE
Innovative Medicines
Prof Frank Gannon
Advisor, Springfield City Group
10:20 AM
Introduction to keynote
Christine Williams
Chair, Life Sciences Queensland
10:25 AM
KEYNOTE
How to support health start-ups
TBC
10:45 AM
Interactive Q&A Session
Panellists: Prof Trent Munro, Prof Frank Gannon, and Sarah Pearson
Panel Moderator: Christine Williams
Moderator to advise morning tea break.
11:00 AM
Morning Tea and Coffee
11:25 AM
Introduction to keynote
Prof Rob Stable
Chairman, Springfield Health City
11:30 AM
KEYNOTE
Designing the community for better health & wellbeing
Prof Robyn Littlewood
CEO, Health & Wellbeing Queensland
11:50 AM
Introduction to keynote
Prof Rob Stable
Chairman, Springfield Health City
11:55 AM
KEYNOTE
The vision of Mater Springfield
Jane Schmitt
Executive Director - External Relations, Marketing and Engagement, Mater Group
12:15 PM
Interactive Q&A Session
Panellists: Prof Robyn Littlewood, and Dr Peter Steer
Moderator: Prof Rob Stable
12:30 PM
Closing Address & Wrap Up
Jim Varghese AM
Chair, Leadership Company
12:45 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:00 PM
Event Closure
