Thursday 5th December 2024
PRE-EVENT PICNIC From 6.00 to about 7.15pm
Meet at the Sugar Gum Tree Table (near the Herb Garden) BYO plate to share.
For those who can make it a little earlier, join in an end of year picnic get together. If the weather is unkind, head along to our regular meeting room (MB10) to share your treats.
MAIN EVENT Please be seated 7.15 for 7.30 pm Start
Guest Speaker: Dr Sophie Selby-Pham
Topic: Antioxidants in Herbs
How many times have you heard that a herb, food or supplement is ‘High in Antioxidants” or it has “more Antioxidants than blueberries?” What does that actually mean? How are antioxidants are measured, why they are so good for you and what’s the latest research.
Sophie’s work focuses on absorption and health benefits of phytochemicals with an application in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. She completed a PhD degree and a Master of Food Science degree from The University of Melbourne, Australia and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from The Ho Chi Minh University of Techonology, Vietnam. Her main research interests include food chemistry, bioactive components of foods.
Plus: Stay for Herb Tea and a bite afterwards.
If possible, please bring a plate to share and/or herbs for herb tea or assist at the tea trolley after the main event.
Where:
- Room MB10 – In the Main Building.
- Access via wheelchair friendly ramp, room is down the corridor on the left.
- Burnley Campus, Melbourne University
- 500 Yarra Blvd Richmond
- Room is normally open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
HOW TO GET THERE:
- By road The main entrance is on Yarra Boulevard – south from the Swan Street bridge. Parking inside the grounds is limited so, if possible please park on Yarra Blvd and walk in.
- By tram From Flinders Street along the Exhibition Street extension into Swan Street, tram number 70 to stop number 18
- By train Nearest stations are Burnley, Hawthorn or Heyington
HSOV meets 1st Thursday of the Month (not January) and for special events.
