Human Growth Foundation hosts Pediatric Bone Symposium in Melbourne

by Matt Hrkac | Jul 17, 2026 | Corporate Events

The Human Growth Foundation (HGF), a global not-for-profit organisation that serves as a "global leader in endocrine research, education, patient advocacy, and support" and describes itself as the "oldest nonprofit organisation of its kind" hosted its Pediatric Bone Symposium in Melbourne; with its theme: Cracking the Code of Skeletal Dysplasia - From Bench to Bedside. The event brings together leading experts to explore breakthroughs in skeletal dysplasia research, diagnosis and patient care.

The event featured speeches from Prof. Ravi Savarirayan (Updates in Clinical Trials in Skeletal Dysplasia), Dr. Chris Harris (Orthopaedic Aspects of Skeletal Dysplasia) and Dr. Natassja Billich (Nutritional Considerations in Skeletal Dysplasia).

We were hired to both photograph and film the event; including the speeches and the speakers, attendees, event setup as well as food details. The event was hosted at Melbourne Marriott Hotel Exhibition Room. We faced little challenge in adequately photographing the event in this space - though the screen projector was low enough to project onto the speakers at times which made some images completely unusable. The below, of Prof. Ravi Savarirayan, being an example that wasn't completely unsalvageable.

Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.

Nonetheless, the symposium is one of many that has been hosted by the HGF at locations around the world - including the United States (where the organisation is based) and London.

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Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium

Some photos of the event set up.

Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium

We photographed and video'd the event registration as well as attendees networking and socialising.

Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium

The event space (featuring a cameo of our videographer, Dia Taylor of Taymaynari Productions.)

Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium

Another example of the screen projector being in a very bad position.

Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.

Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.

Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.
Professor Ravi Savarirayan, a renowned Australian clinical geneticist and translational scientist who serves as the Group Leader of Molecular Therapies at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne.
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Dr Chris Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Principal Investigator at VicHip for the Western Health campus.

Dr Chris Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Principal Investigator at VicHip for the Western Health campus.

Dr Chris Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Principal Investigator at VicHip for the Western Health campus.
Dr Chris Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Principal Investigator at VicHip for the Western Health campus.
Dr Chris Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Principal Investigator at VicHip for the Western Health campus.
Dr Natassja Billich, Research Translation Lead and dietitian for skeletal dysplasia research in the Molecular Therapies team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Dr Natassja Billich, Research Translation Lead and dietitian for skeletal dysplasia research in the Molecular Therapies team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Dr Natassja Billich, Research Translation Lead and dietitian for skeletal dysplasia research in the Molecular Therapies team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Dr Natassja Billich, Research Translation Lead and dietitian for skeletal dysplasia research in the Molecular Therapies team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
From L-R: Dr Natassja Billich, Human Growth Foundation CEO Pisit (Duke) Pitukcheewanont, Prof. Ravi Savarirayan, Dr Chris Harris and Human Growth Foundation Executive Director Daphne Plump.

From L-R: Dr Natassja Billich, HGF President and CEO Pisit (Duke) Pitukcheewanont, Prof. Ravi Savarirayan, Dr Chris Harris and HGF Executive Director Daphne Plump.

Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium

We took photos and footage of the catering and food detail.

Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Human Growth Foundation, Melbourne pediatric bone symposium
Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.

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