Mater's Centenary Scientific Meeting

To help celebrate Mater's Centenary you are invited to attend Mater's Centenary Scientific Meeting to be held on Thursday 24 August and Friday 25 August 2006. The one and a half say Scientific Meeting will include a blend of historical reflection and presentations of current clinical research and practice at Mater.

The program is designed to take delegates on a historical journey beginning 100 years ago and concluding with Mater's current endeavours in medicine, surgery, patient services, teaching and research. The meeting will end with a vision for the future of Mater Health Services.

Registration Information
24 and 25 August 2006
Mater Medical Centre Conference Room, Level 1, 293 Vulture Street, South Brisbane

Program Information and Highlights

Thursday 24 August
9 am–12.45 pm

Journey into Mater's exceptional past as we reflect on the last 100 years with guest speakers:

• Sr Sandra Lupi: Congregational Leader, Sisters of Mercy
• Helen Gregory: Author Expressions of Mercy
• Dr Michael Weidmann: "Dr Geoffrey Toakley"
• Mr Pat Maguire: "Edoc—Dr Des O'Callaghan"
• Dr John Bell: Pathology
• Dr Michael O'Rourke: General Surgery
• Dr Kevin Hourigan: Medicine
• Dr Lawrence Brunello: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Dr Ferg Wilson: Mater as a teaching hospital
• Dr John Thearle: Paediatrics

Thursday 24 August
1.45 pm – 5 pm

Nursing at Mater—past, present and into the future, Chaired by A/Prof Patricia Snowden, Director of Nursing, Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.

• Prof Elisabeth Davies: Nursing Issues
• Sr Maureen Gleeson: Advanced Nursing Practitioners
• Dr David Winkle: Advanced Nursing Practitioners—A Medical Perspective

What's happening at the Mater today and the next 100 years?

• Dr Laurence Catley: Haematology
• A/Prof Joe McCormack: Infectious Diseases
• Dr Simon Journeaux: Orthopaedics
• Dr David McIntyre: Queensland Diabetes Centre at Mater
• Dr Micheal O'Callaghan: Paediatrics
• Prof Derek Hart: Mater Medical Research Institute 1998–2006

Thursday 24 August
7 pm–11 pm

Mater Centenary Scientific Dinner at the Carlton Crest Hotel. An opportunity to catch up with old friends in a relaxed environment, featuring a sumptuous three course meal and drinks.

Friday 25 August
9 am–10.30 am

What's happening at the Mater today and the next 100 years?

• Dr Lewis Perrin: Gynaecologic Oncology
• A/Prof Peter Gray: Growth and Development at Mater
• Dr John O'Donnell, CEO Mater Health Services

11 am – 12.30 pm

Mater's Alumni—where to from here?

If you would like to attend this very special occasion please download the registration form, fill it in and send to Mater Marketing Department, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane Qld 4101 or fax to +61 7 3163 6142, before Friday 11 August.