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This World 'Day of Immunology' on April 29, Prof Laura Downie from our department will present on eye immunity, in collaboration with the Doherty Institute and Professor Scott Mueller.
Learn more and register at: lnkd.in/gY2RQ39y
Thank you Australian Journal of Dementia Care for featuring our work led by Dr Marianne Coleman UniMelbDOVS Australian College of Optometry on the importance of eye tests for people living with #dementia We are on our way to a dementia-friendly future of eyecare ✊
Our Anthea Cochrane met up with Going Rural team Rosie and Lauren, and the leadership team from Beaufort and Skipton Health Service. They spoke about the community's needs for improved allied health access and expandingthe collaborative student service learning model
We are quickly approaching the date for our first 2024 Seeing Beyond Lecture - Retinal Degeneration: Genes to the Rescue. Presented by Dr Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones and Dr Livia dos Santos Carvalho.
Reserve your ticket by April 10! → go.unimelb.edu.au/7ke8
New research from UniMelbDOVS indicates that there is likely no advantage to using blue-blocking spectacle lenses over standard clear lenses for reducing screen-induced eye strain.
Read more → unimelb.me/4a6GnOK
Prof Laura Downie Dr Sumeer Singh UniMelb MDHS
Join us in congratulating Prof Laura Downie for being acknowledged among the top 50 “Remarkable and Inspirational Women in Australian Science” by Cosmos - the Science of Everything for her exceptional work and leadership in evidence-based vision care!
Read more here: buff.ly/4bZSzlL
Congratulations Marianne Piano! Wonderful opportunity to spread the word even further about your dementia-friendly eyecare training course !
Hello from Parliament House for Science Meets Parliament and what a day to be here!
#SMP2024 Centre for Eye Research Australia UniMelbDOVS
Our DOVS/Centre for Eye Research Australia superstar Dr Flora Hui is flying the flag for glaucoma research at Science & Technology Australia #sciencemeetsparliament in Canberra today, alongside fellow #superstarsofSTEM !
I'm pretty proud of this one.... unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/… Congrats to Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones too! Centre for Eye Research Australia UniMelbDOVS @UniMelb
Your Journey in SoTL - a UniMelb MDHS Strategic Priority supporting academics to be exemplary teachers & innovators in education. Excited to be part of the trio with Dr Angelina Fong & Timothy Beaumont fostering connections!
@UniMelb UniMelbDOVS Elizabeth Molloy Professor Bruce Thompson AM #mshs
Get ready to celebrate #WorldOptometryWeek 2024 with us from Mar 17-23. This year, we're all about 'Advancing Optometry’s Commitment to Global Eye Care.' More stories are coming your way, stay tuned!
Professor Bruce Thompson AM UniMelb MDHS
A privilege to participate in a 2-day writing retreat as part of the #MSHS Strategy in Nurturing Staff. Interdisciplinary collaborative peer feedback super useful! We definitely felt energized, relaxed and positive! University of Melbourne University of MelbourneMDHS University of MelbourneDOVS Professor Bruce Thompson AM Physiotherapy UniMelb
Our educational offering is waiting for you, #optometrists ! ⬇️ Would love your support and feedback so we can continue to advocate for patient-centred and accessible eyecare for all 👁👩⚕️🧑⚕️👨⚕️
When was the last time you had your eyes tested? 👁️
Join us in supporting World Glaucoma Week! You can help save sight simply by starting a conversation about glaucoma and asking those at risk to book an eye test.
More information at: glaucoma.org.au/saving-sight-b…
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