The annual lecture is named in honour of Professor John Mattick AO. Professor Mattick co-founded IMB at the turn of the century, as the era of genomics was dawning. In the nearly quarter of a century since then, Professor Mattick has been part of a global research effort that has made massive strides in understanding our genome, and the complex interplay between our genes and our environment. 

Inside the Human Mind: How Genomics is Transforming Mental Health Research

10 September 2026 5:30pm8:00pm
Professor Naomi Wray will explore how advances in genomics are reshaping our understanding of conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, and opening new pathways toward more personalised approaches to mental health care.

Inaugural Mattick Lecture: Professor John Mattick AO

17 May 2024 12:30pm
Join Professor John Mattick AO, IMB's Foundation Director and SHARP Professor of RNA Biology at the University of New South Wales for the inaugural Mattick lecture.