Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott Health CEO
Sophie Scott OAM is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker on topics such as preventing burnout, managing your mental well-being during times of change, the science of high-performance habits, and how to use neuroscience to stick to new habits and overcome unwanted ones.
An award-winning journalist and former National Medical Reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie now helps tens of thousands of people around the world using evidence-based science and her own personal journey.
She has an extensive presence on social media, has been an invited speaker at the World Congress on Positive Psychology, has written two books (Live a Longer Life (ABC Books) and RoadTesting Happiness (Harper Collins), and has won major awards for her journalism and medical reporting including a prestigious Eureka Award.
She is an Advisory Board Member of the Australian National Mental Health Prize and sits on the advisory board on stigma at Australia’s National Mental Health Commission and the University of Melbourne’s Contemplative Studies Centre.
She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Notre Dame University Medical School lecturing in science communication.
She is an ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia, Pain Australia and is a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal.
Her talks and workshops help people take better care of their mental health through science-backed techniques so they can build emotional resilience, maximise their potential and thrive at work and at home.
An award-winning journalist and former National Medical Reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie now helps tens of thousands of people around the world using evidence-based science and her own personal journey.
She has an extensive presence on social media, has been an invited speaker at the World Congress on Positive Psychology, has written two books (Live a Longer Life (ABC Books) and RoadTesting Happiness (Harper Collins), and has won major awards for her journalism and medical reporting including a prestigious Eureka Award.
She is an Advisory Board Member of the Australian National Mental Health Prize and sits on the advisory board on stigma at Australia’s National Mental Health Commission and the University of Melbourne’s Contemplative Studies Centre.
She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Notre Dame University Medical School lecturing in science communication.
She is an ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia, Pain Australia and is a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal.
Her talks and workshops help people take better care of their mental health through science-backed techniques so they can build emotional resilience, maximise their potential and thrive at work and at home.
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How Tech Will Mitigate the Next Pandemic
WED, OCT 18, 11:30 AM
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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?
