The Research Connection: Embedding the lived experience of preterm birth in research

The Research Connection: Embedding the lived experience of preterm birth in research

Event Description: This unique session brings together researchers, health professionals, and individuals with lived experience of preterm birth (including parents and people born preterm themselves). It creates a platform for mutual learning and collaboration.

For people with lived experience:

• Gain insights into the latest research on improving care for children born preterm and their families.
• Learn how current studies are shaping the future of preterm care.
• Hear directly from a panel of young adults born preterm who will share how their early start in life has shaped their experience as adults.
• And a panel of parents of children born preterm who will share the biggest challenges they’ve faced and how they continue to navigate them.

For researchers:

• Discover the value of research shaped by lived experience.
• Hear perspectives from people with lived experience of preterm birth on current research, its real-world impact, and their insights into the most pressing areas for future research.
• Understand how your research can have more impact and be more relevant in the world of preterm birth.

By fostering this connection, we aim to ensure future research addresses the needs of those affected by preterm birth, leading to more meaningful outcomes for families and advances in care.

Keynote speaker: Professor Jeanie Cheong

Professor Jeanie Cheong is a Neonatal Paediatrician and Director of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Newborn Medicine. Her research expertise is in the long-term health and developmental outcomes of high-risk infants. Professor Cheong will discuss the health and developmental outcomes into adulthood of infants born extremely preterm.

Preterm Insights Sprint: 7 minutes to Clarity

Get ready for an exciting showcase of cutting-edge preterm birth research at The Research Connection's Preterm Insights Sprint!

In this competition, talented researchers will race against the clock to present their work in clear, concise terms. But here's the twist – you, the audience, are the judges! Your votes will determine which presenter best translates complex science into accessible knowledge.

By participating, you'll gain fascinating insights into the latest preterm birth research and play a crucial role in shaping how this critical information is shared with the world.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with research that matters, delivered in a way you can truly understand and appreciate!

See the program here: https://bit.ly/3C4lpDM

Date: Saturday 30th November

Time: 9am - 12:30pm (Morning Tea provided)

Location: Ella Latham Theatre

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ella Latham Theatre, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia