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Dr Kak-Ming Ling, a Wal-yan Respiratory researcher at the Kids Research Institute Australia, has been awarded a $25,000 Illuminate Award for her work to change that. Supported by Conquer Cystic Fibrosis, the award was presented at the 2026 Illuminate PitchFest hosted by The Kids.
The agenda of sessions for day two
Ferries As with previous years, attendees will be required to make their own way to the island. Rottnest Express offers discounted weekday travel with its Telethon Saver tickets. We recommend ferries that arrive on Rottnest between 8am and 8.30am.
Meet the team at Phage WA, who are working to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through phage therapy.
Our team uses AI to quickly analyse large amounts of genetic data to help discover alternate medications and improve existing treatments.