Now in its’ fifth year, the colloquium brings together clinical research activities across Sydney Children’s Hospital Network psychiatry, psychology, neurology and neurosciences to strengthen and extend collaborations. The colloquium is organised by the Scientific Committee — Professor Russell Dale, Professor Michelle Farrar and Dr Iain Perkes — with additional support from SCHN Kids Research, University of Sydney and The University of New South Wales.

A major highlight of this year's program is the keynote address from Professor Michael Kidd AO FAHMS, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, who will present: "Changing Minds: Translating Research into Policy Practice". Professor Kidd's presentation will provide valuable insights into how clinical research can influence health policy and drive meaningful change across healthcare systems.

This year’s program highlights three key themes: Social determinants of diagnoses, Clinical Trials - Where we are, and Clinical Trials - Where we are going.

The program will also feature talks from leading experts, including Professor Adam Guastella, Professor Russell Dale, and Professor Stewart Einfield and Dr Michelle Lorentzos.

For further information, please contact Arrielle Hope - Research Manager, Kids Mental Health Research arrielle.hope@health.nsw.gov.au

PRELIMINARY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM

9:00am: Acknowledgement of Country and Opening remarks

Keynote speaker address

Prof Michael Kidd AO FAHMS, Australia Chief Medical Officer
Changing Minds: Translating research into policy practice

Morning tea

Session One - Social determinants of diagnoses

Chair: Prof Rachel Skinner, Clinical Stream Medical Director - Priority Populations
Prof Adam Guastella, Michael Crouch Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health, USYD
Thriving Kids Program
Dr John Hunter, Indigenous Scientia Researcher, UNSW
Mental health assessment and diagnosis among young Indigenous people

Prof Stewart Einfeld, Brain and Mind Centre, USYD
Autism diagnostic rates across geographical and service boundaries

Lunch

Session Two - Clinical Trials - Where we are

Chair: Prof Michelle Farrar, Paediatric Neurologist, SCHN
Prof David Ziegler, Clinical Trials for Zero Childhood Cancer, Leader Brain Tumours - CCI
Dr Katelyn Dyason, Clinical Psychologist, SCHN
Implementation of evidence-based care in paediatric OCD
Prof Russell Dale, Clinical Director - Kids Neuroscience Centre, SCHN
Phase I Molecular Therapy Clinical Trials

Afternoon tea

Session Three - Clinical Trials, Where we are going

Chair: Prof Adam Guastella, Michael Crouch Chair in Child & Youth Mental Health, USYD
Anthea Ng, SCHN Research Quality Manager
Dr Michelle Lorentzos, Medical Lead - Advanced Theraputics and Paediatric Neurologist SCHN
Individualised Clinical Trial Models

Panel discussion with Dr Michelle Lorentzos, Prof David Ziegler, Dr Katelyn Dyason, Prof Russell Dale, Prof Michelle Farrar, Mel Grand

Closing remarks

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