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Vascular Contributions To Dementia (VCD-CRE) - A Transformative Approach To Reducing The Burden Of Cognitive Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,000,000.00
Summary
The total contribution of vascular pathology to dementia is estimated to be as high as 50-70%. The Vascular Contributions to Dementia CRE brings together leading researchers in cerebrovascular disease and dementia to address the most important issues relating to the epidemiology of Vascular Dementia, its robust biomarkers and its treatment and prevention, so as to reduce its overall health burden, and meet the promise of vascular dementia as a truly 'preventable dementia''.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Enhanced Dementia Diagnosis (CREEDD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,000,000.00
Summary
The diagnosis of dementia is often difficult, especially in its early stages. The current delays and uncertainties in diagnosing dementia cause anxiety in patients and limit treatment options. A number of new technologies have demonstrated their value in clinical dementia research, but have not been adopted into clinical practice. The Centre of Research Excellence in Enhanced Dementia Diagnosis will provide a pathway to implement new technologies to transform dementia diagnosis in Australia.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Cognitive Health: Evidence, Intervention And Population Modelling
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,499,872.00
Summary
Cognitive health is essential for productivity at all ages. Common chronic diseases such as diabetes, and risk factors such as smoking, can reduce cognitive function and increase risk of cognitive decline. Our Centre aims to build evidence about the things that impact on cognitive health and lead to cognitive decline; to develop methods of reducing cognitive decline; and to measure the impact of cognitive impairment at the national level to inform the government on costs and planning.
Australian Centre For Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,499,672.00
Summary
Addressing the WHO Radiofrequency (RF) Research Agenda, this CRE brings together Australia’s strongest RF-health researchers to safeguard the Australian community within its ever-burgeoning RF exposure environment. It will determine the potential for RF-induced harm in the community and how best to communicate this knowledge to the community, translate this knowledge to the community via focused strategies, and develop Australia’s RF-health research and communication capability for the future.
Australian Centre For Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,498,852.00
Summary
With over 5 billion mobile phone subscriptions world-wide, the electromagnetic energy (EME) that powers this technology is now ubiquitous, as is community concern about the possibility of associated health effects. Responding to this concern, the Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research will embark on a 5-year research program to promote Australia’s EME health both in the immediate future, and through the development of human research capacity in this field, into the future.
Centre For Population Health Research On Electromagnetic Energy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,658,622.00
Summary
This CRE brings together leading population health researchers to investigate the health effects of mobile phones and magnetic resonance imaging. It will address high priority research questions identified by the WHO. It will generate new knowledge that leads to improved health outcomes through a 5 year research program. The outcomes will be translated into health policy and practice through international and national organisations. The CRE will train PhDs and postdoctoral research fellows.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Infectious Diseases Modelling To Inform Public Health Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,600,064.00
Summary
Infectious diseases pose a global challenge, with substantial human and economic costs. Mathematical models provide valuable frameworks to assess likely benefits of interventions to control infection spread and burden. Leveraging existing NHMRC support, we will expand modeling capability to inform infectious disease control policy in Australia and our region. Focus areas include vaccine preventable disease, respiratory viruses and emerging pathogens, supported by innovative methods development.
Australian Centre For Cannabinoid Clinical And Research Excellence (ACRE): Quality And Safety In The Implementation Of Medicinal Cannabis Use In The Community
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,498,471.00
Summary
Australia has a world-first opportunity to develop rigorous medical cannabis research based on quality clinical and environmental science that tests and selects cannabis constituents affecting health and sickness. It will be able to design and coordinate dose and formulation-finding studies to assess safety and efficacy of different cannabinoids. This information will enable registration of products for health that have been thoroughly researched and tested to levels acceptable for public use.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Disability And Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,487,345.00
Summary
The first research centre of its kind internationally, the CRE in Disability and Health brings together a first-rate team of national and international researchers with influential stakeholders. We will create the evidence needed to guide social and health policy reform with the explicit intent of improving the health of working age disabled Australians. We will produce an exceptional research workforce equipped to make large-scale, ongoing contributions to the field of disability and health.
Reducing The Effects Of Antenatal Alcohol On Child Health (REAACH)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,497,397.00
Summary
Use of alcohol in pregnancy can affect the developing baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Children with FASD have lifelong brain injury that can lead to poor school performance, poor mental health and trouble with the law. This CRE builds on our strong background in research and community engagement to improve FASD prevention, diagnosis and treatment across Australia.