Taking affirmative action to achieve equity in science with Professor Anne Kelso AO

In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Professor Anne Kelso AO, CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). 

At NHMRC, Anne’s key focus areas have been the restructure of the organisation’s grant program, developments in NHMRC’s peer review processes, and progressing initiatives to improve gender equity in health and medical research.

This year, Anne will be stepping down as CEO of NHMRC after eight years. .

In this episode, you will hear about: 

• The role of the NHMRC in the Australian research ecosystem.
• Professor Kelso discussing some of the highlights of her career and the lessons she has learnt. 
• Some of the mentors she has had on her journey, including legendary Australian scientists Professor Sir Gustav Nossal AC and the late Professor Donald Metcalf AC.

Learn more about: 

• The NHMRC
• Professor Anne Kelso

Updated version 05/08/22