Young Garvan
Young Garvan was established in 2003 by a group of young supporters who value the work of the Garvan. Their aim is to educate and inform the younger generation (20-35 age group) about the importance of medical research and its social and ethical impacts on society, and to build an enabling environment that fosters greater awareness and regard for medical research. Young Garvan also have a fundraising aim: to provide a perpetual fund for an annual postdoctoral fellowship for an early career scientist.
Young Garvan raises funds through its corporate sponsorships and through events that include interactive forums and an end of year party. Young Garvan activities are decided on by a committee, which includes Garvan’s Public Awareness & Community Education Manager and a young Garvan scientist. The committee chair is an ex-officio member of the Garvan Research Foundation Board.
| 2008 Young Garvan Committee |
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| Emily Adams |
Sophie Curtis | Renee Kiosoglous |
| Nikki Alling | Lara Dawson | Lindsay Leeser |
| Daniel Beer | Gordon Eckel (Chr) | Zoe Rodgers |
| Belinda Bentley | Sinclair Gray | |
| Jeremy Byrne | Katherine Keating |
As with all fundraising events Young Garvan tries to ensure that the
funds raised are invested directly into the fellowship fund, rather
than being used for administration and event costs. The donation of
products such as food, alcohol and door prizes from the Young Garvan
sponsors enables the organizational costs to be kept to a minimum. This
year, Young Garvan are enormously grateful for the outstanding support
received from their principle sponsor, the Webb Group, and from their
in-kind supporters: wagamama,
Hewitson Wines, 3 Minute Angels, New Scientist, and Detail for Men.
To find out more or to join our event notification email list,
contact Garvan’s Public Awareness & Community Education
Manager.
E: pace 'at' garvan.org.au
P: 02 9295 8108
Since they began in 2004, over 1200 young professionals from across Sydney have attended a Young Garvan Forum.
