Women in Research Network – International Women's Day | Women in STEM Industry Panel Evening
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📣 Women in Research Network – International Women's Day | Women in STEM Industry Panel Evening
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Seminar Room 00.208, Health Translation Hub, Prince of Wales Hospital Campus, UNSW, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031
On arrival: Enter via the northern entrance on street level. Proceed through the foyer to Seminar Room 00.208 on the Ground floor (i.e. Street level).
By public transport: Light rail L3 to High Street stop (approx. 2 min walk), or bus 372/373/374 from Bondi Junction to Prince of Wales Hospital.
By car: Free parking at Kensington Campus Parking for attendees (H5 Botany Street Parking Station) but you must park in the designated 'UNSW Permit Holder' available from 5:30pm.
Audience: General Public, UNSW Staff and Students
Celebrate International Women's Day with us! Join the Women in Research Network (WiRN) for an inspiring evening featuring trailblazing women from the STEM industry sharing their inspirational stories, insights, and advice from the frontlines of biotech and clinical research.
Whether you're an academic, clinician, HDR student, or simply passionate about women in STEM, this is your evening to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of science.
✨ What to Expect:
🍽 6:00–6:30 PM – Arrival, mingling & catered food service
🎤 6:30–7:30 PM – Panel discussion with Women in STEM industry leaders
🤝 7:30–8:00 PM – Networking over refreshments
🎙 Meet Our Panellists:
Dr Hani Nur, Managing Director of HA Tech.
Hani is an experienced biotech industry executive with a proven track record in developing, commercializing, and scaling transformative healthcare technologies. Since 2019, I’ve led strategic growth and operational excellence at HA TECH, where I serve as Managing Director.
Dr Donna Lai, Chief Executive Officer of Biomed Innovation Network.
Donna is a highly experienced biotech and clinical research executive with over 25 years of experience across academia, industry, and early clinical development. She is the CEO and Director of Biomed Innovation Network Pty Ltd, where she works closely with international biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to efficiently enter the Australian market, execute early-phase clinical trials, and navigate complex regulatory pathways with confidence.
Natasha Lucas, Senior Scientist at Sangui Bio.
Natasha has over 15 years' experience in mass spectrometry, proteomics and biomarker discovery across the pharmaceutical, academic and biotech sectors. She is passionate about translating cutting-edge science into tools that improve patient outcomes and supporting the next generation of women in STEM.
Sangui Bio is an Australian biotech based at the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital. The company has developed proprietary technologies to discover disease biomarkers from a single fingerprick of blood, with their lead program focused on detecting pre-cancerous colorectal polyps — catching colorectal cancer before it starts. Silver sponsor.
This is a free event — but spaces are limited, so secure your ticket now and join us for a night of inspiration, connection, and celebration! 🎉
Let's lift each other up and build a stronger, more connected research community. We can't wait to see you there. 💜
Join the UNSW Women in Research Network (WIRN)
If you would like to join our research network and find out more about our events, you may register with your UNSW email address at this link.
If you would like to get in contact with your UNSW Faculty representative you may email our committee members.
If you are also passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion you may find us on our website and get involved.
We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see you at our networking event!
Please print your ticket or have it saved on your phone, as our team will scan you at the door.
If you cannot join us in person, you may also join us via live streaming and be inspired.
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41779798967524?p=8uUAp7Uu3hdONm3kcJ
Meeting ID: 417 797 989 675 24
Passcode: ez37Hz7h
Speaker Highlight
Dr Natasha Lucas
Dr Natasha Lucas, Senior Scientist at Sangui Bio. Natasha has over 15 years' experience in mass spectrometry, proteomics and biomarker discovery across the pharmaceutical, academic and biotech sectors. She is passionate about translating cutting-edge science into tools that improve patient outcomes and supporting the next generation of women in STEM. Sangui Bio is an Australian biotech based at the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital. The company has developed proprietary technologies to discover disease biomarkers from a single fingerprick of blood, with their lead program focused on detecting pre-cancerous colorectal polyps — catching colorectal cancer before it starts.
Dr Hani Nur
Dr Hani Nur, Managing Director of HA Tech. Hani is an experienced biotech industry executive with a proven track record in developing, commercializing, and scaling transformative healthcare technologies. Since 2019, I’ve led strategic growth and operational excellence at HA TECH, where I serve as Managing Director.
Dr Donna Lai
Dr Donna Lai, Chief Executive Officer of Biomed Innovation Network. Donna is a highly experienced biotech and clinical research executive with over 25 years of experience across academia, industry, and early clinical development. She is the CEO and Director of Biomed Innovation Network Pty Ltd, where she works closely with international biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to efficiently enter the Australian market, execute early-phase clinical trials, and navigate complex regulatory pathways with confidence.
Join Women in Research Network
WiRN is UNSW's forum for research-active women (cis, trans, and non-binary), including academic staff, professional staff, and higher degree research candidates from Medicine and Health, Science, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business, Engineering, Division of Research and Enterprise, Law and Justice and UNSW Canberra. The WiRN works to progress gender equity across the UNSW through the trifecta of support, information, and advocacy. You may scan the QR code to learn more about us and how to become a member.
Free Parking (Botany Street Parking Station)
For this special event, there will be free parking at Kensington Campus Parking (H25 Botany Street Parking Station) from 5:30pm. To receive free parking you must only park in the designated 'UNSW Permit Holder'. Please mention the reference number: PE-23719
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