Vertex Lunch Symposium

Our Platinum Partner Vertex invites all General Medical conference delegates to a panel discussion Action Today, Better Tomorrow: Addressing the Changing Faces of Cystic Fibrosis.

Co – chairs: 

Prof Claire Wainwright: Queensland Children’s Hospital and University of Queensland
Dr Sheila Sivam (Co-chair): Respiratory Medicine Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Panelists: 

Dr Michael Doumit: Physiotherapist, Sydney Children’s Hospital; Lecturer, Macquarie University
Dr Shanal Kumar: Endocrinologist, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre TPCH; Senior Research Fellow, University of Queensland
Nicole Taylor: Cystic Fibrosis CNC; PhD candidate UNSW

When: Friday 7 August | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch will be provided at the room

Where: Darrwal Room B, Level 1, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

Bringing together paediatric and adult perspectives, our expert panel will look ahead to the next phase of care, exploring how treatment goals, measures of disease stability and personalised models of care continue to evolve as patient needs change. Discover practical insights and watch as a graphic recorder bring these clinically relevant themes to life in a dynamic visual summary.

Attendance is complimentary for registered medical delegates. This event is not intended for members of the public.

Panelists

Dr Michael Doumit

Dr Shanal Kumar

Nicole Taylor

Co-chairs

Prof Claire Wainwright

Dr Sheila Sivam

The 16th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference will be held on the 7 - 9 August 2026 at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. 

www.acfconference.com.au

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