Administering Oral Vaccines And Modulating Gastrointestinal Immunity Using A New Physical Device
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,768.00
Summary
Oral vaccination is an ideal delivery route due to its ease of administration, abundance of immune cells in the GI tract and production of protective mucosal immunity at pathogen entry sites. However, its exploitation is limited by delivery challenges such as vaccine degradation in the stomach and poor uptake across mucosa. I will develop a biomedical device which carries and directly delivers vaccines to intestinal mucosa, which ultimately has the potential to replace the needle and syringe.
Population-based Data Linkage To Investigate The Health And Development Of Children Born After IVF
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$321,972.00
Summary
In Australia 1 in 25 births are conceived from IVF treatment and this is increasing. My research program will use a comprehensive set of linked population data to address key questions in the IVF field following major changes to IVF practice in the last decade. This research (examining fetal growth, birth defects, intellectual disability and school achievement) has the potential to influence clinical practice and will greatly improve the information available for pre-treatment counselling.
New research has shown that chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant health issue for Aboriginal people living in regional and remote areas of Western Australia. The aim of this research is to reduce the burden this poorly recognised condition places on Aboriginal people and communities. To address this issue culturally appropriate CLBP information will be developed to build the skills of Aboriginal sufferers to self-manage pain, and health practitioners will be trained to deliver high qual ....New research has shown that chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant health issue for Aboriginal people living in regional and remote areas of Western Australia. The aim of this research is to reduce the burden this poorly recognised condition places on Aboriginal people and communities. To address this issue culturally appropriate CLBP information will be developed to build the skills of Aboriginal sufferers to self-manage pain, and health practitioners will be trained to deliver high quality care.Read moreRead less
The Economic Impact Of Managing Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Barretts Oesophagus And Oesophageal Cancer.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$301,764.00
Summary
Cancer of the oesophagus is a deadly disease with less than 20% of patients expected to live beyond one year after diagnosis. Oesophageal cancer is strongly linked to acid reflux and obesity. This study will look at the economic impact of treating patients for oesophageal cancer and associated precursor conditions and explore the cost-effectiveness of potential screening options for individuals at high-risk.