Australian Museum Hosts Final Eureka Talks Featuring 2023 Prize Winners
The Australian Museum presented the concluding installment of its Eureka Talks Series on September 23, 2023. Associate Professor Alice Motion moderated discussions with three 2023 Eureka Prize winners and finalists: Dr. Stephanie Partridge, Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri, and Scientia Associate Professor Kate Quinlan. The event highlighted their scientific achievements, including research in digital health for adolescents, a wearable UV monitoring device, and studies on gene regulation for disease therapies. The series aims to showcase Australian scientific innovations in climate, health, and science communication. The Eureka Prizes, established in 1990, recognize contributions by Australian scientists with global impact.
Key facts
- Event occurred on September 23, 2023 at the Australian Museum
- Featured participants included Associate Professor Alice Motion, Dr. Stephanie Partridge, Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri, and Scientia Associate Professor Kate Quinlan
- Discussed research areas: digital health for adolescents, wearable UV monitoring technology, and gene regulation studies for sickle cell disease and obesity
- Part of the Eureka Talks Series focusing on climate, health, and science communication innovations
- Eureka Prizes were established in 1990 to honor Australian scientific achievements
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- University of Sydney
- Macquarie University
- UNSW Sydney
- Sydney Nano Institute
- Children's Hospital at Westmead
- University of Cambridge
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia