The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) invites you to participate in a short survey about your
interaction with the ARDC and use of our national research infrastructure and services. The survey will take
approximately 5 minutes and is anonymous. It’s open to anyone who uses our digital research infrastructure
services including Reasearch Link Australia.
We will use the information you provide to improve the national research infrastructure and services we
deliver and to report on user satisfaction to the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research
Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program.
Please take a few minutes to provide your input. The survey closes COB Friday 29 May 2026.
Complete the 5 min survey now by clicking on the link below.
Investigating The Psychosocial And Socioeconomic Predictors Of Osteoporosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Osteoporosis is ranked the 7th national health priority, in recognition of the enormous impact on quality of life and greater risk of mortality following osteoporotic fracture. With few exceptions, socially disadvantaged individuals tend to have poorer health outcomes. However, little is known of psychosocial and socioeconomic determinants of osteoporosis, and barriers to preventive healthcare. This project will inform future health promotion messages targeted toward those most at risk.
Development Of Gene-activated Scaffolds As Bone Bioreactor For Bone Regeneration And Osteointegration
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$215,100.00
Summary
The worldwide market for bone substitutes has been estimated at over US $1 billion annually. The emerging technology of cell based therapy has opened a new window for the treatment of bone defects. This project is to develop gene-activated scaffolds able to induce blood vessel formation thus improving the local nutrition supply, and subsequently stimulating bone formation in bone defects, as well as osteointegration around implant surface. The knowledge generated from this project will help the ....The worldwide market for bone substitutes has been estimated at over US $1 billion annually. The emerging technology of cell based therapy has opened a new window for the treatment of bone defects. This project is to develop gene-activated scaffolds able to induce blood vessel formation thus improving the local nutrition supply, and subsequently stimulating bone formation in bone defects, as well as osteointegration around implant surface. The knowledge generated from this project will help the treatment of a number of orthopaedic and dental conditions.Read moreRead less
The study is the largest fracture care study will provide precise and accurate estimates of outcome in the early post injury period and enable determination of modifiable factors predicting major outcomes In NSW, the study results will identify limitations of the present compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme and help create a more efficient insurance scheme. This proposal involves an elite collaboration of researchers from Canada, Australia and South Asia.
Improving The Pre-hospital Treatment And Acute Management Of Burned Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$359,942.00
Summary
Children’s burns are physically and psychologically debilitating and are a huge burden for the children themselves, their families and the Australian health care system. My work will determine exactly what conditions are required to cause burns so that we can act to prevent them. I will also develop more effective first aid treatment and new treatments to improve burn wound healing.
Leading Change In Prevention And Management Of Lower Limb And Foot Complications Resulting From Disease Processes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$255,014.00
Summary
These projects are designed to have a large scale impact on the foot health of people who have diabetes and children who have idiopathic toe walking. These projects aim to improve individual’s diabetes related foot health, reduce health system financial impact relating to lower limb amputation and to extend what is known about idiopathic toe walking.
Development Of New Therapy For Children Suffering From Epidermolysis Bullosa
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
Skin blistering diseases affect 1:17,000 live births. Constant skin blistering affects the quality of life and is often fatal in the first 2 years. For those children that survive, skin blistering leads to scarring, fusion of the fingers, infections and skin cancers. To date, the management of blistered children is mainly supportive and no specific cure exists. This study will develop new therapies for children with skin blistering diseases and will significantly improve their quality of life.