Meet the Funder: National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation

Course description

The National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation’s primary objective is to support innovative areas of biomedical research to help benefit mankind through the prevention or eradication of diseases. The Foundation seeks to partner with biomedical researchers and donors to identify, evaluate and support innovative and high-quality research projects with identified impact objectives. NFMRI looks to make a social investment in biomedical research. By partnering with researchers to provide support and knowledge, they aim to maximise the social returns from their grants.

Join us for this interactive presentation from NFMRI CEO, Dr. Noel Chambers, as he explores the current philanthropic giving/culture and expectations. This session will cover:

• NFMRI’s strategy, grants and processes
• Early translational research pathways, gaps and how NFMRI’s strategy supports preclinical research to become attractive and competitive when seeking next-step partners that can bring your innovations to communities in need
• Solving the wicked problem of the gap from research to translation
• How research applicants can increase their chances of success when applying for NFMRI support

About your presenter: Dr Noel Chambers

Noel has a PhD in pharmacology/medicinal chemistry from the University of Sydney. His work experience includes positions in research, research translation, commercialisation, start-up companies, biotechnology and philanthropy. In the early 90’s his patented discoveries in type II diabetes led to a commercial partnership where he led a team of researchers at the University of Sydney and for which he was presented the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s Biota Award for Medicinal Chemistry. Noel then moved into industry where he held senior management positions in research and business development before becoming the CEO of a number of listed (ASX) and unlisted biotechnology/health related companies. In 2009, Noel’s attention turned to philanthropy where he led the establishment of Research Australia’s successful philanthropy program as the Director of Philanthropy. He was a member of the Federal Government’s Advisory Council for Intellectual Property (ACIP) from 2009-2014, advising the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and was Chair of the ACIP review into collaborations between Publicly Funded Research Organisations and Industry.

Type of course

Workshop