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Adelaide's North Terrace is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most connected hubs of health and life sciences excellence. Along this vibrant corridor, world-class hospitals, research institutes and universities unite to drive breakthroughs in discovery, learning, and innovation — positioning Adelaide as a global leader in health and medical advancement.
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Largest - concentration of clinical research in the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.
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South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
The state's flagship research institute where more than 500 researchers, 175 PhD students and partners address some of the world's most pressing health challenges.
Address: 2 North Terrace, Adelaide
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Inaugural Director of the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute
SAIGENCI
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Clinical Research Director
Women's and Children's Health Network
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Executive Director
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
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IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Adelaide Convention Centre
28 September to 4 October 2025
IUPESM is held every three years. The Adelaide event was jointly organised by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP), the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), the International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM), the Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) and Engineers Australia. Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre and jointly convened by Professor Eva Bezak and Adrian Richards, the 2025 IUPESM Congress was themed "Bridging the Gap: Science, Technology, and Clinical Practice for a Sustainable World" and featured a range of leading experts in clinical engineering, radiation shielding design and Monte Carlo modelling. The Congress achieved strong international participation, drawing more than 992 international delegates along with a substantial exhibition presence. This represented one of the strongest attendances for a World Congress held in the region, reflecting both the global relevance of the program and the appeal of Adelaide as a host destination. IUPESM also used other venues including a welcome reception at Adelaide Oval.