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Harvey Whiteford to give Goodenough lecture
Wednesday, 19 August 2009The prestigious Peter Goodenough lecture is an annual Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) event, in memory of QBI benefactor Mr Peter Goodenough whose personal battle with motor neuron disease (MND) led to an inspirational private bequest for scientific research into MND. Last year’s lecture was delivered by Sir Gus Nossal.
Professor Whiteford’s lecture on the 27th of August will discuss the mortality and
disability caused by mental and neurological disorders around the world, as well as an update from the new Global Burden of Disease Study now underway.
Professor Whiteford, who is head of the School of Population Health’s Policy and Economics Group, will also summarise the challenges facing policy makers in reducing the clinical, social and economic impact of these disorders and the implication for research arising from these challenges.
All are welcome to attend the Peter Goodenough lecture – please RSVP. Full details are in this flyer.
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