Early Career Researchers Excel at National Conference

The University of Western Australia's Medical Physics group is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with their research team earning recognition at the recent Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine (EPSM) Conference in Melbourne.

The support received from the Charlies Foundation for Research and their generous donors has been instrumental in enabling our students and researchers to achieve excellence in events like EPSM-24 conference.” shared Associate Professor Pejman Rowshan Farzad.

National conferences such as EPSM provide fantastic opportunities for Western Australia’s researchers to present their work, receive feedback, and engage with leading experts in their field. These events foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and showcase the high-quality research emerging from WA.

Medical Physics Research Group at EPSM 2024

For early-career researchers, the experience of sharing their findings on a national stage builds confidence, enhances communication skills, and expands their professional network. Reflecting on the recognition achieved by his students, Assoc. Prof. Pejman emphasized,

The recognition received by our students reflects the high-quality research fostered by this support, which drives advancements in medical physics and inspires the next generation of scientists in Western Australia. We are immensely grateful for this partnership, which continues to transform potential into achievement and impact to the community.”

His current and former students delivered ten presentations and secured three prestigious awards, demonstrating the impact of The Charlies Foundation for Research's support for early career researchers.

By backing emerging talent, Charlies Foundation is helping to nurture the next generation of researchers who will make a real difference in the lives of patients and families across WA.

Celebrating Early Careers Research Excellence

Truly grateful to see my former and current students shining bright at the EPSM24 Conference in Melbourne," shared Assoc. Prof. Pejman.

Under the mentorship of the UWA Medical Physics group, these early career researchers are achieving remarkable milestones, such as Kaylee Molin’s impactful presentation at the conference.

Kaylee Molin Presenting at EPSM 2024

Conferences like EPSM are fantastic opportunities to showcase the research that the Medical Physics Research Group conducts, and it was humbling to see our group come away with such incredible recognition." Shares Dr. Jake Kendrick.

Outstanding Recognition for UWA’s Medical Physics Team

The UWA Medical Physics team received several prestigious awards at EPSM 2024:

• Best PhD Thesis: Dr Jake Kendrick
  • Category: Physical and Engineering Sciences with Relevance to Medicine
  • Awarded by: ACPSEM Awards Panel
  • Supported by: Professor Tomas Kron
• Best Oral Presentation: Joel Noble
  • Category: Registrar
  • Recent masters graduate
• Best Poster Presentation: Jonathan Stone
  • Recent masters graduate

Beyond the awards, we also had the privilege of visiting the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, which has opened the door to exciting potential collaborations. It’s these kinds of experiences that truly highlight the value of conferences like EPSM.” Dr. Jake Kendrick reflected.

Kaylee Molin, Nathaniel Barry & Dr. Jake Kendrick

Supporting Local Talent

At the Charlies Foundation for Research, we are dedicated to advancing patient-centred research and nurturing talent that drives vital WA research. From early career researchers like Kaylee, to groundbreaking projects, our work is transforming patient health outcomes. To read more about the impact, explore our latest publication.