Keynote Lecture by Professor Sir Robert Lechler
About the Lecture
We are excited to welcome Professor Sir Robert Lechler to Monash for a keynote lecture on translating pioneering medical research into commercial innovation, patient and societal impact.
Join us for an insightful discussion 'How institutions build systems that consistently translate research into patient and societal impact' drawing on Sir Robert’s internationally recognised research in transplantation immunology and immune tolerance, as well as his experience in advancing discoveries towards clinical application.
This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand how academic research, healthcare leadership, and biotechnology can come together to create new therapies, including through Sir Robert's work with Quell Therapeutics on engineered regulatory T-cell treatments for transplantation and immune-mediated diseases.
The lecture will be followed by a Q&A, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Sir Robert.
DATE | Friday 30 October 2026 |
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TIME | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm |
VENUE | The Chancellery Room, Chancellery (27 Chancellors walk), Clayton Campus |
FORMAT | In-person only |
PARKING | https://www.monash.edu/about/our-locations/transport-parking/parking |
UNABLE TO ATTEND OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? | Please contact medicine.research@monash.edu |
About Professor Sir Robert Lechler
Professor Sir Robert Lechler
Having stepped down from leading the Health Faculties at King’s College London and founding and leading King’s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre for fifteen years, Sir Robert Lechler has embarked on a portfolio career launching SC1, a life sciences cluster in South East London, Charing the Board of MiNA Tx, an RNA therapy company, acting as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Quell Therapeutics Limited, a cell therapy company, Chairing an External Advisory Board for Birmingham Health Partners, and Chairing the Board of Directors of the London Mozart Players. He was recently appointed as a Non-Executive Director of NHS England, chairing the Quality Committee and acting as Vice Chair of the Research, Innovation and Growth Board. In 2012 Robert was awarded a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday honours for Services to Academic Medicine and in 2015 he was elected as the President of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences, a post he held until 2020. In addition, Robert was a Founding Board Member of MedCity, was a Board Member of the Crick Institute, and a Trustee of the British Heart Foundation. He is a strong advocate of the Academic Health Science Centre model of university-healthcare partnerships. In recent years he has promoted the development of life sciences clusters, drawing life science industries into closer partnership with healthcare and academia. Doing this in a way that reduces health inequality and promotes population health is a pressing challenge for many countries in the developed world.
FAQs
- What parking is available?
There is ample parking near the Chancellery Building. Click here to access the campus map.
Monash Staff:
South-east One (SE1) - RED parking bays - 52 Scenic Boulevard
South-east Four Multi-level (SE4) - BLUE parking bays - 60 Scenic Boulevard
External Guests:
South-east Three (SE3) - 64 Scenic Boulevard
- Is the event accessible?
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- Who should I contact if I have questions?
For any questions regarding the event, please contact medicine.research@monash.edu
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