Plants that Heal and Managing Diabetes: Informational Sessions

By Sharon Smith
Wednesday, 10 June, 2015


This week we have some interesting health research events in Sydney and Brisbane.



SYDNEY Wed 10 Jun – Inspiring Science: Powerful Plants.

Two talks from two very different researchers. How does broccoli help prevent cancer? And why do mangroves, seagrasses and salt marshes create vastly more carbon than land-dwelling forests? Dr Astha Singh explores the amazing anti-cancerous and antimicrobial properties of brassica plants such as broccoli. PhD candidate Jeffrey Kelleway discusses the potential for Australia’s vast coastal wetlands to be part of future climate change solutions.

Where: Ultimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street Corner Harris Street Ultimo 2007 When: 18:00 – 19:00 AEST

Contact: For more information please call 02 9265 9333.




BRISBANE Wed 10 Jun – Managing diabetes, Australia’s fastest growing disease using modern technology.

The Wesley Research Institute will hold a free Health Talk on Australia’s fastest growing disease, using modern communication technologies.

Where: The Wesley-St. Andrew’s Research Institute Level 8, East Wing, The Wesley Hospital When: 10:30 – 12:00 noon AEST

Contact: Vidya Muthanna, 07 3721 1742.

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