Woman and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) Scientific Dialogue

Focusing on abnormal menstrual bleeding and women’s reproductive health, the 2026 Scientific Dialogue will bring together leading investigators and emerging research talent for an engaging afternoon of research, discussion and debate. 

The Keynote Address will be given by Dr Jacqueline Maybin, Reader and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist, Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh & NHS Lothian.

Other confirmed speakers include outstanding WA investigators and clinician scientists:

• Dr Jacqueline Frayne, Associate Professor UWA Medical School, General Practice
• Dr Sara Morris, Post-Doctoral Fellow – Midwifery, ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Dr Dane Cheasley, Senior Research Scientist at UWA specialising in multiomics and high-throughput drug screening, addressing critical clinical and biological challenges in rare and aggressive ovarian carcinomas.
• Professor Luke Haseler, Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences
• Dr Felicity Roux, Research Fellow, Curtin Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Other event highlights:

• The announcement of the 2026 Research Acceleration Award winners
• Presentations from our student competition
• An interactive moderated Q&A session
• A consumer panel hosted by Joanne Beedie, Chief Executive Officer at Helping Little Hands

Date: 28 August 2026
Location: The University Club of Western Australia, UWA  | Perth

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