Summary
On average it takes 10 years for a new medicine to be approved. Along the way up to 85% of candidates will fail and a lot of money is spent. So how does a likely chemical candidate become the next big medicine?
Using a ‘Hypothetical’ format, Dr Norman Swan leads a discussion that follows the genesis of an amazing new hypothetical medicine, WonderDrug™. Our panel of medical experts will follow its theoretical journey from finding the likely candidate chemical to the clinical trials and then its path out to the wide world. They will explore how regulation, risk and reward shape the scientific journey through the (clinical) trials and tribulations of the next great WonderDrug™.
Hypothetical: WonderDrug™ is presented with The University of Queensland
FEATURING
Norman Swan
Norman Swan
Norman Swan is a multi-award winning producer and broadcaster, host of RN’s Health Report, co-host of Coronacast and commentator on ABC TV’s 7.30. Norman studied medicine in his native Scotland, training in...
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Trent Munro
Trent Munro
Professor Trent Munro is a Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical professional with extensive experience in the CMC development of a wide array of biological and synthetic therapeutic modalities. He is currently a...
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Samantha Nixon
Samantha Nixon
Samantha is a former arachnophobe, turned venoms scientist and spider advocate at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland. Her research harnesses the unique chemistries in venoms for...
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Rajiv Khanna
Rajiv Khanna
Rajiv Khanna is the founding Coordinator of QIMR Berghofer Centre for Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development. He is currently appointed as Senior Scientist at QIMR Berghofer and is also appointed as...
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Anand Gautam
Anand Gautam
Dr Anand Gautam has had wide-ranging leadership roles in R&D and innovation strategies in Inflammation/Autoimmune Diseases/Cancer at international biotech and pharmaceutical companies for over 30 years. Anand has spent over...
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Tegan Taylor
Tegan Taylor
Tegan Taylor is a health and science reporter for the ABC and co-host of the ABC’s multi-award-winning Coronacast. She also co-hosts ABC Radio National’s Health Report and hosts the live...
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SUPPORTING LEARNING RESOURCES
Dr Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People were produced from 1890 to the early twentieth century. Dr Williams’ Medicine Company was the trading arm of G.T. Fulford & Co., a Canadian family business. The pills were used to treat a range of minor illnesses including headaches, sallow complexions and restoring strength after a bout of flu.
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History
Wooden medicine boxes and chests like this one were popularly used from at least the beginning of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. They contained an assortment of medicines, pharmaceuticals and home remedies and were a vital part of daily life.
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History
This medical chest is a key tool in the medical care of people by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in the remote areas of Australia, with over 3,000 of these chests distributed throughout the country.
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History
Cost
Adult $35
Concession $30
Livestream $10
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Location
Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Brisbane, QLD,