Upcoming Seminar- Tuesday 23rd July, 2024 12.00pm (AEST)

An online scientific seminar series focused on MND Research. Hear from national experts and emerging leaders in MND research including the latest clinical trials, drug developments, pre-clinical models, discovery research and collaborative platforms. Learn, connect and share with the Australian MND research community.

For enquiries related to the seminar series, please contact: Dr Sarah Bennett [email protected]

About the Seminar

Prof Aoun will outline her work to rethink end-of-life care, shifting the culture of care and support for families living with MND in Australia. Prof Aoun develops models for end-of-life care that is more sustainable and affordable, whilst giving more control and ownership to communities. She will also highlight efforts to empower communities to develop greater death and grief literacy.

Samar is Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care at the University of Western Australia, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, chair of Compassionate Communities Australia and South-West Compassionate Communities Network in WA and immediate past chair of MND Australia and MNDAWA.

Prof Aoun is an international leader in the promotion and advocacy of public health approaches to palliative care and led this approach for those living with grief and bereavement and specifically for MND. Her research programs on supporting family carers at end of life and the public health approach to bereavement care have informed policy and practice at the national and international levels.

Among her awards: The Centenary Medal in 2003 from the Prime Minister of Australia; the 2018 Medal for Excellence from the European Society for Person Centred Healthcare, the 2023 WA Australian of the year and 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from MND Australia.