Spatially Targeted Intervention For Eliminating Tuberculosis In High-burden Countries
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
The overall goal of my research program is to design and implement an innovative approach for eliminating TB in high-burden countries such as Ethiopia and China. My project will integrate contemporary and sophisticated analytical methods (geospatial methods, network meta-analysis and economic analysis) within a single translational research framework and provide evidence to make a substantial shift from the current paradigm of passive case detection.
Embedding Economics For Cost-effective Melanoma Prevention, Diagnosis And Treatment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,074,900.00
Summary
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, and it is on the rise in Australia. However, the rapidly increasing costs of treatment are not sustainable for the health system or patients who pay out of pocket. Using health economic evaluation, this program of work will focus on improving: the (1) prevention, (2) diagnosis, and (3) treatment of melanoma, to ensure better, more sustainable healthcare.
Making The First Osteoporotic Fracture The Last - Implementation And Analysis Of An Evidence-based, Integrated Model Of Care For Secondary Fracture Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,500,000.00
Summary
Despite the availability of effective treatments, 4 out of 5 Australians receive no therapy following an osteoporotic fracture. As a consequence, many patients sustain further fragility fractures, resulting in lengthy hospital stays & great cost to the community. This project will implement & evaluate an evidence-based model of fracture prevention that is integrated across health care sectors, establishing its feasibility and clinical effectiveness in preventing osteoporotic re-fractures.
Comparative Effectiveness Of Breast Tomosynthesis And Mammography In Real-world Population Screening: Evidence To Underpin And Improve Breast Cancer Screening
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,851,430.00
Summary
This research addresses key evidence gaps in breast cancer screening by investigating tomosynthesis (3D mammography) versus standard 2D mammography screening to establish the effectiveness of tomosynthesis in Australia and internationally, including impact on cancers not detected at screening that progress clinically. Large-scale studies will be done in real world screening services including a prospective comparative study planned collaboratively with BreastScreen to guide screening policy.
Optimising Colorectal Cancer Screening In High-income Countries And Low-and-middle Income Countries Using Australia And China As An Example
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
This research looks for ways to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes using CRC screening. It will identity effective and affordable ‘best buy’ screening methods in Australia, a high-income country with one of the highest CRC incidence rate in the world and has an established CRC screening program, and for China, a middle-income country with the largest number new CRC cases and deaths occurred in the world and has an increased interest in cancer screening.