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Healthcare
Be a rebel with a cause: Sidetember, feel the burns
In 2012, the friends and families of the over 700,000 Australians living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) re-named September, “Sidetember” – Re-making the month into a fun initiative to support the work of Brain Injury Australia and its State and Territory Member organisations. Men are invited to grow and shape their sideburns long and loud,…
20 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Biobanking in Australia: A critical juncture
Lisa Devereux, President of the Australasian Biospecimen Network Association talks about the evolution of biobanking in Australia. The landscape for biobanking has changed significantly since I first became involved in 2001 – some two years after the Peter Mac established its biobank. The Peter Mac biobank benefitted considerably from the expertise and protocols developed by…
20 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Living with a brain injury can be like climbing a mountain
The Brain Injury Association of NSW is the peak advocacy organisation for people affected by brain injury in NSW – including people living with a brain injury, their family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community. Their purpose is to see all people living with a brain injury enjoying equal rights and opportunities within their…
19 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Pathology: How to avoid running a video store
Len Moaven, Clinical Microbiologist at Laverty Pathology talks to us about his personal view on the challenges faced by modern pathology. When I graduated from Nottingham Medical School in 1986, David Cook - a computer programmer, founded Blockbuster. In 1994 it was sold for $8 billion. In 2004 it had 9000 stores and 60 000 employees.…
19 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsInfrastructure
Driving operational efficiency with asset management
In the lead up to the CCF National Conference 2014, taking place on the 24th and 25th October in Adelaide, Michael Carter, National Sales Manager at Navman Wireless joined us to discuss the challenges in achieving operational efficiency, and how successful asset management through technology can help. Michael: “One of the biggest challenges for businesses…
18 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Business
What are the biggest AML/CTF challenges for a multi-jurisdictional organisation?
Warren Dickins, Financial Crime Officer at GE Capital International shed light on the biggest AML/CTF challenges for multi-jurisdictional organisations: If you are working in a financial crime role today in an organisation that operates in more than one jurisdiction, it will be no surprise to you that everywhere you look there are different challenges. Every additional jurisdiction…
18 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Ensuring effective data exchange for eHealth interoperability
The complexity of the Australian healthcare sector means achieving eHealth interoperability is no mean feat. With fragmented funding and governance, diverse platform approaches and a multitude of interconnected patient needs, there are a number of challenges to encounter before eHealth becomes transformative. Grahame Grieve, Managing Director of Health Intersections sees interoperability as the potential to…
15 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Goodbye Belgium, hello Vancouver – Highlights from the 9th IHMA Congress
The 9th IHMA Congress was held across the beautiful Cities of Bruges and Ghent in Belgium. The Host Ports - The Port of Zeebrugge and the Ghent Port Company delivered a conference that fed the mind as well as the body, with Belgium delivering on its reputation as a place for good food, enriching culture,…
14 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Will Bitcoin really become a universal currency?
There has hardly been a more intriguing, controversial or divisive invention in the history of finance than Bitcoin. While it has taken its time to draw universal attention and is still some way from becoming a mainstream item, there are plenty of indications to suggest that it will one day fulfil its potential as…
14 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
7 tips for successful networking at conferences and exhibitions
Conferences and exhibitions provide organisations with an excellent opportunity to expand their network of suppliers, clients and partners. However, cultivating these relationships in the hustle and bustle of an industry event can be a challenge. Whether you're an extrovert or an introvert, mastering the art of networking is a vital skill for making the most…
13 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
