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Public forum - Building better muscles
For Community, Monash students and staff Format Public Forum Overview The purpose of this event is to allow the public to join our expert panel as they examine the importance of muscles to everyday health and sporting performance as well as discussing the latest advances in regenerative medicine and innovative technology. The topic 'Building better muscles' will instigate an exciting discussion into:
Panel Dr Andrew Rochford (panel facilitator) Dr Andrew Rochford demystifies the confusion that surrounds new age diets, fitness and alternative therapies, to help people choose what is right for the individual. He does this from a medical point of view, providing people with a credible insight into modern day medicine and health. Doctor Andrew Rochford joined the What's Good for You team on the Nine Network as the resident medicine man and human guinea pig. In his role on the series he has so far eaten fifteen kilos of carrots to see whether his eyesight improves, stung himself with bluebottles to test five different remedies and waxed one side of his body to see if the hair will grow back coarser and darker. In 2008, Andrew hosted the 'Waiting Room', a medical based factual reality program also on the Nine network. Demystifying medical myths for TV goes hand in hand with his work as a surgical trainee at the Royal North Shore Hospital. Formerly known as the 'Block Doc', Andrew became known to Australia's TV viewing public for his stint on the 2004 series of The Block with his partner Jamie, and they subsequently won the series. Andrew is a Graduate of The University of Sydney Medical School (Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery), completing the graduate medical program with honours. To compliment this he also holds a Bachelors Degree in Medical Science from the University of Sydney, majoring in Anatomy and Neuroscience. Andrew provides columns for Woman's Day and Australian Men's Fitness each month as their resident Doctor, and also makes fortnightly appearances on Mornings with Kerri-Anne, covering medical issues. Andrew has also been published in the journal Neurosurgery as part of a research project for the Cerebrovascular Centre at Royal North Shore Hospital in St Leonards, Sydney. His specific medical interests include Paediatric Medicine, intensive care and neurosurgery. Professor Nadia Rosenthal, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University Professor Nadia Rosenthal is the founding director of the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute at Monash University. Her research focuses on embryonic heart development, ageing mechanisms, and stem cell-driven regeneration of neuromuscular and cardiac tissue. Her exceptional scientific credentials include 16 years working at the Harvard Medical School. She is currently director of the EMBL outstation in Monterotondo, Italy. Nadia will provide an insight into recent medical discoveries involving muscular repair and stem cell research. Her medical research experience will enable the audience to hear first-hand of the exciting new developments in regenerative medicine. Dr Lucy Burns, GP, entrepreneur and diagnosed with muscular dystrophy Lucy Burns is a GP, entrepreneur, mother of two and founder of Australia's Biggest Book Group. The book group is a charity event to raise funds for, and awareness of, muscular dystrophy which Lucy was diagnosed with as a 19-year-old. The type of MD hereditary in her family is Facio-scapulo-humeral Dystrophy (FSHD) which causes upper-body muscle weakness and wasting. MD affects one in every thousand Australians and there is no known cure or specific treatment. As a result of FSHD, Lucy wears a stabilising brace on her leg and is unable to lift her arms above her head but the illness has never slowed her down. Lucy's warm and lighthearted nature makes you feel comfortable laughing with her when she jokes about laundry chores, or describes her surprise at medical school after discovering no one else had to lie down to put their hair in a ponytail. But positivity hasn't always come easily. You'll hear about Lucy's story of ups and downs and be inspired by this courageous, talented and determined woman. Sam Mackinnon, Olympian (Basketball player) Sam McKinnon has represented Australia in the Olympic Games in Atlanta and Sydney and was named the National Basketball League's (NBL) Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player in 2007. To book Bookings are essential. Complete the registration form to reserve your space. |
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