The Graeme Clark Oration brings some of the world’s leading researchers and thought leaders from around the world to Melbourne to inform, inspire and excite the community about advances in the biomedical sciences shaping the future of healthcare.
The Oration honours the pioneering effort of Laureate Professor Emeritus Graeme Clark AC FAA FRS Lasker Laureate in developing the world’s first successful multi-channel cochlear implant that has restored hearing to over 700,000 people around the world.
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Why we established the Oration
Find out more about Graeme Clark
Graeme Clark
Professor Graeme Clark was the first person to develop the multi-channel cochlear implant and to have successfully performed the world’s first implant procedure on Mr Rod Saunders in August 1978, at Melbourne’s Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. Over 5,000 people in Australia and over 200,000 people around the world have received the multi-channel cochlear implant and the gift of hearing. Having restored hearing to adults, many who had once had hearing, Graeme’s attention turned to restoring hearing to children born deaf and never exposed to sound.
The 2022 Orator:
Dr Natalia Trayanova
The 2022 Oration again delivered in spades as Dr Natalia Trayanova mesmerised the crowd of 1400 people. She delivered a memorable address that outlined her research and also her career within the ranks of science elite.
She outlined her inspiring efforts to develop some of the worlds most elaborate AI technology to duplicate a persons heart for diagnosis.
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Find out more about the Schools Program
Continuing engagement with schools
Victorian secondary schools were invited to participate in the Graeme Clark Oration Schools Program. For over the past 10 years the Program offered schools opportunities for engagement with the Graeme Clark Oration and its speakers.
It's a unique opportunity for schools to participate and celebrate advances in biomedical science and hear from distinguished leaders in science from around the world.
Fantastic event and one not to miss in the Melbourne Calendar!
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT THE GRAEME CLARK ORATION
The Graeme Clark Oration
The Graeme Clark Oration is delivered by global leaders in health and medical science in honour of Prof. Graeme Clark’s pioneering work in developing the bionic ear in Melbourne in the 1970’s. It is recognised as Australia’s most prestigious free public science event and is attended by secondary school students.
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