Education

Connecting Students with Careers in MedTech

The MedTech Match Student Career Development Session in partnership with Engineers Australia ran alongside MTAA’s RegConnect Summit 2026, and gave student volunteers the opportunity to learn about the Australian MedTech landscape, discussing what the industry looks like, where entry points exist, and how the device lifecycle maps to careers.

The next era of dental care

In September 2026, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons returned with its bi-annual, Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026 Conference.

The conference was held is Sydney and was also an opportunity to honour recent outstanding contributions and achievements from College Members and Fellows, within the curated scientific program.

Research, Mentorship and the PhD Experience

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with survival rates below 10 per cent and treatments often as harsh as the disease itself.

Finding better ways to treat one of the deadliest cancers has become the focus of a University of Wollongong research team, where the relationship between a PhD supervisor and candidate has also played an important role in shaping the next generation of researchers.

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Myopia progression in children

Myopia progression in children – Incidence rates, prevalence, risks, symptoms and treatment options

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Lived experience, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

In development, age specific clinical practice guidelines for early onset bowel cancer

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has agreed to consider for approval the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Diagnosis and Management of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer (EOCRC), to be developed by Bowel Cancer Australia in collaboration with the Australian Living Evidence Collaboration (ALEC), and funded by Bowel Cancer Australia. ALEC is led by Cochrane Australia and based in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis – Incidence rates, risks, causes, management, population trends & research

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

Type 1 Diabetes – Incidence rates, management, lived experience & research

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Postpartum haemorrhage

Postpartum haemorrhage- Incidence rates, symptoms, risks, research & innovation

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