4 August 2006
2005 Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall will share his secrets on winning the Nobel Prize and finding the cause of peptic ulcers, at an oration at Monash University this month.
Professor Marshall, a senior principal research fellow in the School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences at the University of Western Australia, discovered that the Helicobacter pylori bacterium causes peptic ulcers and is a causative factor in stomach ulcers.
He also came up with the combination of drugs that killed the bacterium and eliminated ulcers.
His work is recognised as the most significant discovery in the history of gastroenterology and resulted in Professor Marshall and his colleague Dr Robin Warren being awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Professor Marshall will give the annual Rod Andrew Oration at Monash University's Clayton campus on Wednesday 23 August.
The Rod Andrew Oration showcases excellence in medical endeavour and achievement. It is held in honour of the Founding Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Emeritus Professor Richard Rod Andrew.
Event
Who: Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall
What: Professor Marshall will present the annual Rod Andrew Oration and discuss the discovery that revolutionised the treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcers, the lengths taken to prove the Helicobacter pylori hypothesis and how the Nobel Prize was won.
Where: South One Theatre, Building 64, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton.
When: 6.30 - 8 pm, Wednesday 23 August.
For information contact Ms Diane Squires on 9905 9315 or 0417 603 400.
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