Professor Anne Kelso spent many years as a biomedical researcher in the field of immunology, later serving as Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Vaccine Technology and then Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Doherty Institute. From 2015 to 2023, she was CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) where she led significant reform of NHMRC’s grant program and gender equity policies. She holds an honorary professorial position in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

This episode was recorded on 13 August 2024.

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Professor Anne Kelso spent many years as a biomedical researcher in the field of immunology, later serving as Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Vaccine Technology and then Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Doherty Institute. From 2015 to 2023, she was CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) where she led significant reform of NHMRC’s grant program and gender equity policies. She holds an honorary professorial position in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
This episode was recorded on 13 August 2024.
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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i</a>

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.

Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

For more information, visit our website

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The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.
Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at <a href="mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au">mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au</a>
For more information, visit our website
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Inspiring Stories

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

Visit our website for more information

https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
Visit our website for more information
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