Branwen Morgan
Branwen Morgan
CSIRO Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance Mission Lead
Professor Branwen Morgan is the Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance Mission (AMR) Lead and a CSIRO Research Director. The Minimising AMR Mission, launched in February 2023, was co-developed with Australian Commonwealth Government's Departments of Health and Aged Care and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and aims to help secure a future where antimicrobials still save lives. In her previous role, at the University of Technology Sydney, Branwen co-founded and managed the OUTBREAK project - a big data and AI approach for tracking, tracing, and tackling One Health AMR, which received over $1.5M in grant and industry funding. Branwen has spent a large part of her career in corporate affairs, strategic planning, and communication. She's held consultancy and management roles in the pharmaceutical industry, non-profit and government sectors in the UK and Australia and has also worked as a journalist in mainstream media and science publishing.
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How Tech Will Mitigate the Next Pandemic
WED, OCT 18, 11:30 AM
Conference
Pandemics, progress and privacy: what role will tech play?
In a world forever changed by the challenges of recent pandemics, delve into the intersection of technology, pandemic preparedness, and responsible citizenship. Join our panel of experts as they explore how cutting-edge technology is poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of future outbreaks.
Discover how innovative solutions, from vaccines for drug-resistant pathogens to health surveillance and AI platforms, will reshape our ability to respond to the next global health crisis. Explore the promise of these technologies, as we consider the ethical and equity considerations of their implementation, from privacy to data sharing.
Beyond technology, we'll also examine what it will mean to be a good citizen in this new pandemic-aware world. How will technology allow individuals and communities to contribute to the collective well-being, and what responsibilities do we bear in safeguarding our future?
