Prof. Renee Goreham
A Breath of Hope
keynote: Breathing New Life into Cancer and Infection Screening
What if we could detect deadly diseases like cancer and serious infections sooner, simply by breathing into a device? This isn't science fiction; it's the revolutionary medical technology being developed right now.
Join Dr. Renee Goreham , a celebrated Superstar of STEM, for an exciting look into the future of health screening. Late diagnosis and ineffective treatments are two of the biggest hurdles in saving the lives of patients with lung cancer. Dr. Goreham and her team at The Goreham Research Lab are tackling this problem with groundbreaking new approaches.
In this fascinating talk, you will discover:
The Disease Breathalyser: Every day, you exhale almost 7,000 litres of breath. Dr. Goreham's team has found that this breath contains tiny "nanoparticles" released by your body's cells. They are developing incredible new technology that uses special molecules called aptamers to capture these particles , reading them for the earliest signs of lung cancer and viral infections.
Boobs, Beams, and Better Imaging: Dr. Goreham's team is also revolutionising breast cancer imaging. Learn how they are using "frickin laser beams" and advanced optical tomography to create detailed 3D images of tissue. This method aims to provide a safer, radiation-free way to find cancer earlier , when survival rates are highest.
Rapid Infection Detection: In a world of antibiotic shortages, we need faster ways to know if an illness is bacterial or viral. See how this breath technology could provide rapid answers to help doctors make the right call, a need highlighted by Newcastle virologist Professor Nathan Bartlett.
This research, in collaboration with institutions like the Hunter Medical Research Institute , The University of Newcastle , and ANSTO , is breathing new life into screening for cancer and infections.
Don't miss this opportunity to see what's next in medicine.
