The ABC and NCT groups are coming together to run a joint Symposium in Noosa. Join us from October 29 - 31 for 2.5 days of the latest research in perinatal brain research and newborn cell therapies.
The ABC and NCT groups are coming together to run a joint Symposium in Noosa. Join us from October 29 - 31 for 2.5 days of the latest research in perinatal brain research and newborn cell therapies.
Our Speakers
We are pleased to announce that the Australasian Brain Club and Monash Newborn Cell Therapies are jointly hosting an event featuring four distinguished international keynote speakers:
Professor Augusto Zani, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, USA
Associate Professor Julia Charlton, NICU Medical Director at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver, Canada
Professor Topun Austin, Consultant Neonatologist at Cambridge and Honorary Professor of Neurophotonics at University College London, UK
Professor Won Soon Park, Emeritus Professor at Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Gangnam Cha Hospital, Korea
We look forward to your participation in this exciting event.
Symposium Venue
RACV Noosa Resort
The RACV Noosa Resort is an ideal event location for ABC & NCT 2025, offering a blend of modern facilities and natural beauty. With versatile event spaces, including the Noosa Sound Rooms and Little Cove Boardroom, the resort caters to both large conferences and intimate meetings. State-of-the-art technology, stunning views, and a variety of dining options ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The resort's amenities and picturesque setting make it a standout choice for ABC & NCT 2025.
Discounted accommodation can be booked with registration for ABC & NCT 2025.
Call for Abstracts
Any abstracts related to neonatal cell therapies or perinatal brain conditions are welcome.
Abstracts should be no more extended than 250 words and should indicate who will present the work (by underlined authorship) should the abstract be accepted for presentation.
A limited number of speaker presentations will be available.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: Midnight Sunday August 31, 2025
Conference Preliminary Program
This program should be used as a guide and may be updated in the lead up to the symposium.
Day 2 & 3 Program release coming soon
Registration Pricing
1 Day Registration - NCT Symposium
29th October 2025
Consultant / Fellows / Registrar
$275 (inc gst)
Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health
$275 (inc gst)
Research Staff
$275 (inc gst)
Student*
$132 (inc gst)
3 Day Registration
October 29 - 31 for 2.5 days
Consultant / Fellows / Registrar
$675 (inc gst)
Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health
$525 (inc gst)
Research Staff
$525 (inc gst)
Student*
$375 (inc gst)
*1. Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at University AND not be working full-time
*2. Enrolled in an Honors, Masters or PhD AND not be working full time