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Rub shoulders with some science greats

15 May 2014
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TRI is showcasing its magnificent building and ground-breaking research to the community on May 17.

The Translation Research Institute (TRI), Australia’s most innovative biomedical research facility, is showcasing its magnificent building and ground-breaking research to the community on Saturday 17 May.

Take a guided building and science tour and hear from some of Australia’s leading medical researchers, including Dr Fiona Simpson, about innovations in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, HIV, malaria, bone and joint diseases and obesity.

Tours are free, suitable for persons aged 12 and over and will run for approximately 40 minutes. Tour spaces are limited and bookings essential.

Tours will run at 8:55am, 9:20am, 9:45am, 10:10am, 10:35am, 10:50am, 11:20am and 11:35am.

Learn how TRI architects from BVN Donovan Hill + Wilson Architects designed and built this magnificent institute.

These talks will be given in the auditorium at 9:45am, 10:30am and 11:15am and run for approximately 30 minutes. Bookings are recommended.

Our onsite café, Catalyst, will open with undercover seating in the green leafy Atrium.

To book your place and see the full program visit the events page or call 07 3443 7000

For more information about TRI visit www.tri.edu.au

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