OMRI Speaker Series: WA Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram
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The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the inaugural event in its new OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Western Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram, on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
This event marks the launch of a new Speaker Series designed to provide a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem.
The inaugural session will feature the WA Chief Scientist in conversation, focusing on the future of health and medical research and innovation in Western Australia. The discussion will explore emerging priorities, opportunities and challenges, and the role of collaboration across government, research, industry and the health system in delivering impact for the community.
We encourage participation either in person or online. The event will be delivered as a hybrid session, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement. Please select which session you will be attending. Links to the livestream will be sent to online registrants closer to the event date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In-person attendance:
Registration is essential with limited in‑person tickets available.
In-person venue:
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette | 189 Royal Street | East Perth WA
Online attendance:
You will receive a link to the livestream closer to the event date.
Photography:
This event will be photographed and recorded. Images and video may be used for promotional and communications purposes, including websites and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify event staff at registration.
Q&A:
Questions for the speaker can be submitted on registration or during the session.
Assistance:
If you have any accessibility or other requirements to enable you to participate in this event, please advise when registering.
Parking:
Street parking
Paid street parking is available on Royal Street and surrounding streets, subject to time limits and availability. Parking in the area can be limited, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
Nearby public car parks
The closest large public car park is:
Royal Street Car Park (City of Perth)
158 Royal Street, East Perth
Open 24 hours
Short walk to the Department of Health building
Additional City of Perth and private parking options are available nearby.
More information:
For more information about our new Speaker Series, please visit Medical Research - Introducing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation Speaker Series.
Location
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette
189 Royal Street, East Perth Western Australia 6004
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