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Research Horizon Seminar Series
Seminar 2 - Big Data: Big Opportunities or Big Risk?
| When |
25 Jun 2026
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|---|---|
| Where |
Microsoft Teams |
| Duration | One hour |
| Cost | Free |
Welcome to the Research Horizons Seminar Series
A collaborative online seminar series connecting Hospital and Health Services (HHS) to exchange ideas, strengthen capability, and deliver research that makes a real impact.
Led by four partnering HHSs, and available to all Queensland Health employees, the seminar series features four webinars exploring priority themes shaping the future of health research in Queensland. Each seminar brings together expert presenters, practical insights, and opportunities for cross HHS collaboration.
REGISTER NOW to join the seminar and be part of the Research Horizons Series.
SEMINAR 2: Big Data: Big Opportunities or Big Risk?
In 2015, Princess Alexandra Hospital became Australia’s first digital public health service. A decade later, this session explores the evolving landscape of big data and its potential for healthcare researchers whilst also considering the ethical, legal, and clinical implications.
PROGRAM
Welcome and introduction to Q4 Research Horizons Series
Professor Andrew Mallet (Director of Clinical Research & Consultant Nephrologist, Townsville Hospital and Health Service)
Dr Jason Brown (Director of the Queensland Adult Burns Service & Chief Digital Health Officer, Metro North Health)
“Digital Health Transformation and the Power of Big Data in Research”
Professor Clair Sullivan (Director of the Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Specialist Endocrinologist)
“Managing Big Data Risk: Access, Privacy and Real-World Challenges”
Rudolf J Schnetler (Research Data Laboratory Lead)
Chair Reflections and Q&A with Presenters
Professor Andrew Mallet and Dr Jason Brown
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Contact
Metro South Research
Last updated: June 2026