Monash Health Innovation Convo

The inaugural Monash Health Innovation Convo was held on 5 February 2026 with the theme:

2026 - the year ahead for Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation.

A panel moderated by A/Prof. Tam Nguyen, Director, Research and Innovation at Monash Health to discuss: 

• Trends and Challenges Lifesciences Innovation. 
• 2026 outlook for Healthcare Innovation
• Strategy & Alliance Partnership for Collaboration

Panellists:

• Dr. Jia Yee Lee, Director, Strategy & Alliance, BioNTech Australia
• Prof. Eugine Yafele, Chief Executive, Monash Health
• Prof. Euan Wallace AM , Sub-Faculty Dean, Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Monash University and Monash Health
• Prof. Henry Ma, Director of Neurology, Monash Health
• Joey Man, Investment Analyst, Tenmile
• Ben Laverty, Vice President, IQVIA