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I am a reproductive biologist focused on women’s reproductive health. I am studying the reasons why some women are infertile have spontaneous abortions and pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia. My research will define the roles of molecules that are critical in the establishment of pregnancy and the formation of a health placenta and therefore a healthy baby.
Leveraging Women’s Health Data Resources To Reduce Chronic Disease Risk And Extend Healthspan
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$763,845.00
Summary
Chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis and asthma, pose serious risks for Australian women. Reproductive health is central to women’s use of health services across life and is linked with the risk of chronic diseases. This research will build on two decades of linked data in Australia’s leading study of women’s health. It aims to guide development of women’s use of reproductive and maternal health services as an opportunity to prevent chronic diseases and improve long-term health.
Focus On The Uterus: Basic And Translational Research Strategies To Address Key Issues In Women’s Health. Fertility, Infertility, Endometrial And Pregnancy Disorders.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,085,790.00
Summary
My work focuses on the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, into which the embryo implants to establish pregnancy. When the endometrium does not function correctly, the woman is usually infertile. Other disorders of the endometrium include endometriosis, menstrual bleeding problems and cancer. My studies have defined the molecular basis for much endometrial dysfunction. I am now developing non-invasive tests for these problems and rationales for new treatments.
Large Scale Data For Common, Potentially Modifiable Causes Of Morbidity And Mortality
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$761,656.00
Summary
Large-scale cohort studies, that follow the health of a large proportion of the general population over time, have enormous potential to inform disease prevention and the optimal use of health services. The planned research will use large scale cohort study data, linked to data on health outcomes and use of health services to provide much needed evidence on Indigenous health, safety of medicines and healthy ageing.
Interfacing Epidemiology With Systems Biology For Disease Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$687,975.00
Summary
Over recent time, allergic and some autoimmune diseases have increased among modern children. The change has been too rapid to be due to genetic factors alone and my research program examines also the role of the changing environment. It also examines the health effects of new man-made exposures like plastic product chemicals.
Treatment And Prevention Of HIV And Sexually Transmitted Infections
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$772,490.00
Summary
My research will use statistical and mathematical models to answer questions in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. I will assess long-term outcomes in HIV positive patients, including developing risk prediction models to improve patients monitoring. I will look at strategies to improve antiretroviral treatment in developing countries in Asia. And I will identify optimal preventions strategies to reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections.
My research focuses on allergies and chronic respiratory disease in children, teenagers and adults. My goal is to identify the factors, which cause these conditions and also the factors, which can stop these conditions from getting worse. I will work with health professionals and the community to make sure the results of my research are used by doctors to improve the care of people with allergies and chronic respiratory diseases.
Monitoring And Improving The Health Of Justice-involved Populations: A Public Health Priority
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$713,517.00
Summary
The prison system serves as a filter for the most disadvantaged and unwell members of our community. Prisons provide a rare opportunity to initiate health care for these individuals, but health gains achieved in custody are usually lost after return to the community. The aims of this Fellowship are to (a) understand the health care needs of justice-involved people, (b) develop effective, affordable interventions to meet these needs; and (c) translate the findings of this research into policy.
Epidemiological Approaches To Understanding The Causes And Prevention Of Chronic Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$546,451.00
Summary
This research program aims to improve understanding of the causes of chronic disease in Australians from childhood to old age. It will also help determine the effectiveness of workplace health and wellbeing programs in preventing disease and the feasibility of reducing mortality in older Australians through vitamin D supplementation.
Population Paediatrics And Translational Child Health Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$580,550.00
Summary
My vision for the next five years is that children will have the best possible health outcomes, both in childhood and as adults, from effective, systematic and sustainable primary and secondary care. My program’s core is population-based efficacy and translational trials of the highest quality. My intellectual leadership and contribution were recognised in the 2009 Australian Health Minister’s Prize and, in 2008, an NHMRC Excellence Award.