The annual inaugural lecture series provide a way to celebrate and recognise the mark of distinction conferred by the University when it awards the title of professor.
Join us to celebrate the inaugural lecture of Professor Martin Kussmann.
'A science career plan does not make sense'
Abstract:
Unlike some corporate thinking about human resources, I do not believe in career planning, and certainly not when it comes to science. In my opinion the professional path is a result of the interaction between passion and exposure – similar to the gene-environment interactions that we are studying today in life science. I will share with you my 'way of (professional) life', take you on an 'omics' journey (that is, genomics and downstream) through human studies in nutrition and health, and thank my mentors and teams along the way.
Biography:
Educated and trained as an analytical biochemist, Professor Kussmann built his research experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech start-up and nutritional industries. From 2012 to 2016, he was Head of Molecular Biomarkers at the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, and Lecturer at the EPF Lausanne, Switzerland. He’s also been an Honorary Professor at Aarhus University in Denmark since 2009. Professor Kussmann joined the Liggins Institute in 2016 where he is the Scientific Director of the NZ National Science Challenge High-Value Nutrition.
Date: Thursday 23 November, 5.30 pm - 7 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 505-007, Grafton Campus
All welcome
Prior to the inaugural lecture, we will gather in the atrium for a cocktail function as a further recognition of Professor Kussmann's achievements
Please RSVP by emailing ligginscommunications@auckland.ac.nz
