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.
New Approaches To Describing And Valuing Quality Of Life
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$304,596.00
Summary
The ability of healthcare to improve quality of life is a major factor in determining public subsidy. This fellowship first explores patterns in Australian quality of life. This will identify groups with poor quality of life, and the remedying impact achieved under various interventions. It will then consider how people place value on aspects of quality of life. The two strands will allow linkage between important areas of quality of life and the policy impact of health interventions.
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.
Economics Of Multimorbid Chronic Illnesses In Indigenous Australian Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Chronic illness is major problem in Indigenous health and is a high priority area in “closing the gap” . It will explore ways for use of economic evidence can be used to support optimal decision-making processes. Key tasks: 1. identify reasons decision makers use for priority setting 2. assess the cost-effectiveness ; and 3. broaden the outcomes measures. Key Outcomes: (1) Refereed journals and community reports (2) expand my research skills in health economics
Using The Results Of Genome Wide Association Studies To Reduce The Burden Of Disease: A Case For Type II Diabetes?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$332,255.00
Summary
Only half of those with type II diabetes (T2D) have been diagnosed. The delay allows for the progression of associated problems like blindness, cardiovascular disease and heart failure. Advances in genetics have helped identify genes increasing the risk of T2D. Using this information, we see whether we can predict if someone will develop the disease. We then determine whether a test at birth followed by preventive measures reduces the problems associated with T2D and helps people live longer.