About

The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the fourth event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Professor Mirko Uljarevic, a Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Distinguished Fellow.

The OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem.

In this session, Professor Uljarevic will present on Transforming the clinical pathway for children with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions: from big data to novel assessments.

Drawing on his FHRI Fund Distinguished Fellowship program, Professor Uljarevic will share insights into the development of a new generation of assessment tools designed to support screening, characterisation and intervention matching across both clinical and research contexts.

The session will explore how advances in data and assessment approaches can inform more personalised and effective pathways for children with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions, with implications for both health services and research.

Participation is encouraged either in person or online. This event will be delivered as a hybrid session, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement.

About the speaker

Professor Mirko Uljarevic is a Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Distinguished Fellow and internationally recognised researcher in clinical and data science. Formerly based at Stanford University, he is now leading a 5‑year research program in Western Australia focused on improving the clinical pathway for children with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.

His work applies large-scale data and advanced analytics to enhance screening, diagnosis and personalised care, with the aim of improving outcomes for children and their families. Professor Uljarevic is based at The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia, and has led major international research programs, published extensively, and developed clinical assessment tools used in practice.

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:
TBC

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

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Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette
189 Royal Street, East Perth Western Australia 6004

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