5th International Congress on
Developmental Origins of Health & Disease

Breakfast Session

Early Career Researcher (ECR) Breakfast
Professor Barry Marshall, Nobel Prize Winner 2005.
"Helicobacter pylori - the origins of a Nobel Prize".
Thursday 8th November 2007
0645 – 0745
Cost: $35.00 – optional cost activity for ECR Delegates.

Professor Barry Marshall, was joint winner of the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for his work with Dr Robin Warren in discovering a hitherto unknown bacterial species (later denoted Helicobacter pylori) from biopsies from patients with gastric inflammation, duodenal and gastric ulcers. From this work, it was discovered that patients could be cured from their peptic ulcer disease only when the bacteria were eradicated from the stomach.

Thanks to the pioneering discovery by Professor Marshall and Dr Warren, peptic ulcer disease is no longer a chronic, frequently disabling condition, but a disease that can be cured by a short regimen of antibiotics and acid secretion inhibitors.

It is DOHaD 2007’s great privilege to present this Nobel Laureate in an exclusive breakfast for Early Career Researchers in which he will speak on his career, the difficulties, and how he has managed to become a household name around the world with his outstanding achievements in science with the award of a Nobel prize.

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Social Program

Melbourne Cup Day Welcome Lunch
Tuesday 6th November 2007
1100 – 1400

It’s the race that stops a nation. Australia stands still as 24 horses run 2 miles in just over 3 minutes, in one of the world’s most prestigious horse races, The Melbourne Cup.

It’s your chance to dress up or dress down for a welcome lunch that features this world famous race live on the big screen. Join fellow delegates in embracing the revelry and excitement of an icon of the Australian sporting landscape, whilst savoring a lunch to remember.

Traditionally the Melbourne Cup, held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, draws crowds of over 100,000 dressed in everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. It is so revered that it is actually a public holiday in Melbourne, whilst elsewhere around the nation work comes to a standstill as people flock to functions and events to catch a glimpse of the big event and bet on the outcome. In fact, in 2006 alone Australians bet close to $140 million on this one race.

Cost: Included in the fee for Fully Registered Delegates. Guest tickets $55.00 each.
Dress: The choice is yours. Ladies, hats and flowing dresses are always a focal point for “Cup Day” and Gentlemen, everything from pin stripe suits to wetsuits have been seen at “The Cup”. Or you can just come as you are.

Epigenetics 2007 Australian Scientific Conference Dinner
Tuesday 6th November 2007

DOHaD Congress delegates and guests are invited to attend this Conference Dinner, to help celebrate the close of the Epigenetics 2007 Australian Scientific Conference. Tickets are limited, so be sure to indicate your attendance early via the Congress Registration Form.

Cost: $85.00 – optional cost activity for all delegates and guests.

Barbeque and Social Afternoon
Thursday 8th November 2007
1230 - 1600

Join us for a barbecue and social afternoon on the banks of the Swan River. You may elect to cycle there, or catch the bus. Our destination at Crawley Bay is only about 5 kms from the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. This day of healthy activity is yours to enjoy as you cycle from Perth Foreshore to Matilda Bay for a traditional Aussie Barbeque on the banks of the beautiful Swan River. All attendees will have the opportunity to take a tour of a number of the world class facilities at the nearby University of Western Australia. Cost includes bike hire or coach transport.

There are limited bikes available so ensure you indicate in your registration if you wish to cycle to the function. A ballot system will be used pre-Congress to determine the Cyclists if required. We also encourage Perth delegates to bring along their own bikes and safety equipment on the day, please indicate this on your registration.

Cost: $20.00 – optional cost activity for all delegates and guests.
Dress: Comfortable clothing, flat shoes.

Gala Dinner
Thursday 8th November 2007
1900 – 2330

Food, music and fun! That’s what’s in store for you at the 2007 DOHaD Gala Dinner.

Held in the Ballroom at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, you’ll dine, dance and party the night away with live music from one of Perth’s top party bands, plus a very special performance by our very own “Aussie DOHaD-ettes”, who will perform for one night only at this very special event. But we can’t tell you too much about them right now, some things are best left to the imagination.

Cost: $77.00 per person – optional cost activity for all delegates and guests.
Dress: Men - lounge suits. Ladies - after 5 cocktail attire.

Congress Secretariat:
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PO Box 1248, West Perth WA 6872, Australia
(12 Leura Street, Nedlands)
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