Melbourne, Australia: The end-of-year Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Conference at Monash University showcased the remarkable research achievements of 51 medical students who undertook an intercalated Honours year. Held over 28–29 October, the two-day event brought together students, examiners, supervisors, and special guests for an inspiring celebration of academic excellence.
The conference featured rapid-fire oral presentations and detailed scientific posters, highlighting the students’ dedication, curiosity, and perseverance. Attendees were treated to a diverse range of research topics spanning discovery science, clinical medicine, public health, ethics, and emerging technologies.
Students presented cutting-edge projects including:
- Proteomic targets for new paediatric cancer therapies
- Electrophysiological biomarkers for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
- AI-powered tools for pre-eclampsia detection and glaucoma progression
- Immunotherapy safety and tumour immunomodulators
- Neonatal antimicrobial resistance
- Use of human amnion epithelial cells to study lung injury in preterm infants
Other research explored clinical and public health issues, such as early warning scores in paediatric emergency care, chronic plaque psoriasis treatments, cardiometabolic disease prediction, child development assessment via home videos, and the population-level effects of socioeconomic status on paediatric cardiac arrest outcomes. Several studies also addressed ethical dimensions in medicine, examining topics like virtue ethics in gender-affirming care, AI-related surgical responsibilities, reproductive carrier screening, and end-of-life care.
The conference was graced by Professor Michelle Leech, Head of the Monash Medical Course, and Associate Professor Julia Harrison, Deputy Head, who personally congratulated students on their achievements.
The event not only celebrated academic excellence but also fostered a supportive research community, helping students develop confidence, presentation skills, and collaborative connections that will benefit their future careers.
About Monash University
Monash University is Australia’s largest university, with over 80,000 students and a reputation for high-impact research, innovative teaching, and global engagement. With campuses across Australia and international presence in Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia, and Italy, Monash is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide for clinical, pre-clinical, and health sciences.
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