Sydney Health Partners' Annual Forum 2025

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Veterinary Science Conference Centre, The University of Sydney  

This year’s Forum marks our 10th anniversary—a time to reflect on what we've achieved, share what we've learned, and look ahead to the next chapter in research translation. 

Join Sydney Health Partners on September 17 for a special edition of our Annual Forum, commemorating a decade of accelerating the translation of research into real-world health outcomes. 

Since becoming NHMRC-accredited in 2015, SHP has worked with its partners to remove barriers and embed evidence-based research into everyday clinical practice. This year’s Forum marks our 10th anniversary—a time to reflect on what we've achieved and share what we've learned. We will also look ahead to the future of research translation - the emerging opportunities, ongoing challenges and the partnerships that will shape the next decade.

Keynote speakers include: 

  • Professor Steve Wesselingh, CEO of the NHMRC 
  • Professor John Prins, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney 

    • When: 1:00-5:00 pm, 17 September 2025 (followed by networking refreshments)  

    Where: Veterinary Science Conference Centre, The University of Sydney  

    Full details of the program and speakers can be found below.

    Program

    Session 1: Partnership, Innovation and Impact - 1:00 - 2:45pm

    Welcome to Country - Michael West, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council

    Opening Remarks and Introduction - Professor Don Nutbeam AO - Executive Director, Sydney Health Partners

    Opening Address - Professor John Prins – Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

    Discussion Panel #1 Reflecting on Our Experience to Shape the Future

    Chair:  Deb Willcox AM - Chief Executive, Sydney Local Health District

    Panel Members:

    • Professor John Prins – Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
    • Associate Professor Nicole Rankin – Head, Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit, University of Melbourne
    • Diana Trickett – Co-chair, Consumer Advisory Panel, Sydney Health Partners
    • Sharon Lee - Manager, Research Strategy and Partnerships, Northern Sydney Local Health District

    Video Introduction - Professor Roger Reddel AO – Director, Children’s Medical Research Institute

    Video - 10 Years of Sydney Health Partners

    2:45 - 3:10pm: Afternoon Tea

     

    Session 2: Growing Capacity, Strengthening Impact 

    Introduction - Professor Don Nutbeam AO – Executive Director, Sydney Health Partners

    Keynote Address - Professor Steve Wesselingh – CEO, National Health and Medical Research Council

    Video Introduction - Adjunct Associate Professor Paula Bray – Director of Research, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network

    Video - Research Translation and Impact  

    Panel Discussion #2 Priorities for the Future of Sydney Health Partners 

    Chair: Professor Andrew Baillie - Senior Advisor, Sydney Health Partners

    Panel Members:

    • Professor Steve Wesselingh – CEO, National Health and Medical Research Council
    • Dr Kim Sutherland PSM – Executive Director, Office for Health and Medical Research, Ministry of Health
    • Professor Lisa Horvath – Director of Research, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
    • Professor Camille Raynes-Greenow - Interim Deputy Executive Dean (Research Centres), The University of Sydney
    • Professor Sarah Hilmer AM – Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Conjoint Professor of Geriatric Pharmacology, Kolling Institute

    Video Introduction - Claude Gauchat – Co-Chair, Consumer Advisory Panel, Sydney Health Partners

    Video - The Case for Consumer Involvement  

    Year in Review - Associate Professor Angela Todd – Research Director, Sydney Health Partners

    Annual Awards 

    • SHP Award for translational research addressing a health priority
    • SHP Award for clinical trial excellence
    • SHP Award for Consumer Involvement in Health Research
    • SHP Award for researcher-health professional collaboration across the SHP partnership
    • SHP Award for using research to change health practice
    • SHP Award for consumer contribution to heath research

    Recognition Awards - Presented by: Professor John Prins – Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

    Closing Remarks - Professor Don Nutbeam AO – Executive Director, Sydney Health Partners

    5:10 - 6:30pm: Networking Function and Birthday Cake

     

    Sydney Health Partners Executive Director
    Professor Don Nutbeam AO - Executive Director, Sydney Health Partners