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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences




World Health Summit: the evolution of medicine
The World Health Summit is a leading international meeting of researchers, doctors, politicians and other healthcare stakeholders. The inaugural summit was held in October at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin in Berlin under the patronage of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Federal President Nikolas Sarkozy. Monash participated as a member of the prestigious M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers and Medical Universities.

Monash ranked as Australia's number one faculty for Teaching and Learning in Health

Faculty news and events

2009 Dean's Ball2009 Dean's Ball – less than two weeks to go, so secure your tickets now!
Ticket sales close 4:59pm this Friday
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's Ball is set to become THE social highlight of the Faculty calendar. With less than two weeks to go, book your tickets (or maybe a table?) online NOW and don't miss out on being part of this event that brings together staff, students, alumni and friends for a night of fun, fellowship and dazzling entertainment.

Friday 13 November; 7.00pm – 12.00am The Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne $130 per person, includes 3 course meal, drinks and world class entertainment with the men of 'SERIOUSLY SOMETHING'.

More information and to purchase tickets online.


Gregory PhillipsGetting to the roots of healing
Gregory Phillips discusses healing as a way of closing the gap – the topic of next week's Indigenous Health and Healing Symposium.



Prof Ian HughesA Biomedical Benchmark
The School of Biomedical Sciences has established a new team to strategically build on the strengths of biomedical education and teaching.



 Summit welcome messages from the Prime Minister and Premier
Watch the video messages that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Premier of Victoria John Brumby recorded to welcome delegates of the World Health Summit to the Monash session.



 Monash makes its presence felt at World Health Summit
A delegation from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has made a significant impact at the inaugural World Health Summit, held in Berlin, 15-18 October.



 Monash ranked among top universities for biomedicine
Monash has risen five places in the prestigious Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings for 2009 to the ranking 25th for Life Sciences and Biomedicine.



Professor Tony Tiganis (right) and Kim Loh Monash research cautions against use of anti-oxidants
An international team of scientists, led by Monash University researchers, has found that anti-oxidants commonly touted for their health-promoting benefits, could contribute to the early onset of Type 2 diabetes.

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Obesity expert named Life Scientist of the Year
A Monash University physiologist, whose research into weight management, obesity and diabetes has led to significant medical breakthroughs and drug design, has been awarded one of the nation's top research honours.

Dean's Lecture Series 2009
Indigenous Health and Healing Symposium
9 November 2009
Dean's Ball 2009
2009 Dean's Ball is coming!
Date: Friday 13 November
Venue:  Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Street
In support of the Red Cross and the Monash University Medical Foundation
Honours programs in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
An Honours degree at Monash provides graduates with an opportunity to gain further insights into particular areas of research and academic interest.