New Therapies For Stroke – Preventing Stroke Progression And Enhancing Recovery
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$463,652.00
Summary
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Dr Spratt’s team have discovered a new mechanism causing pressure to rise in the skull after stroke. They will build on their discovery of a promising new therapy to prevent early worsening of stroke and improve patient outcomes. He also leads a team studying better stroke recovery by promoting activity by enriching the rehabilitation environment, and ways to improve fitness in stroke survivors.
Role Of Non-Invasive Imaging Using Speckle Tracking Echocardiography In The Identification And Treatment Of Patients At Risk Of Arrhythmias And Consequent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$437,034.00
Summary
Every year, 15,000 Australians die from sudden cardiac arrest. Identifying individuals at risk is a major challenge. We will investigate whether a heart ultrasound technique called speckle tracking allows clinicians to rapidly identify changes in heart muscle that are associated with cardiac arrest. If found to be positive, the technique may be broadly applied to large populations, identifying at risk individuals, potentially rescuing them before cardiac arrest occurs.
Dysferlin Coordinates Membrane Repair For Skeletal And Cardiac Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$459,270.00
Summary
Muscles are damaged all of the time, as we stretch and contract them, but we don't fully understand how they repair themselves. We are studying the molecular steps taken by a muscle cell to repair membrane damage. Our research will provide valuable insights into how to treat muscular dystrophy and other conditions characterised by membrane damage to cells, such as heart attack and stroke.
Non-invasive Assessment Of Vascular Health In Maternal-fetal And Other Susceptible Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$402,679.00
Summary
The research in this application focuses on the development and refinement of non-invasive techniques for assessing subclinical atherosclerosis, and cross-disciplinary application of these techniques to identify cardiovascular risk factors and ‘at-risk’ individuals. Emerging and poorly understood risk factors of public health importance are a priority, and include: * Maternal-fetal health * Obesity * Indigenous health
Secondary Prevention – Increasing Uptake And Engagement To Reduce Cardiovascular Events
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$421,747.00
Summary
Cardiovascular disease is a common and long-term health problem. Dr Redfern will continue to develop new and existing strategies for increasing uptake of and adherence to long-term behavioural change by people living with heart disease. The work will encompass policy development and media campaigns as well as trialling electronic communication systems such as text messaging and smart phone applications and new approaches including providing incentives for people who enact healthy behaviours.