Protecting Australia And The Region From Emerging And Re-emerging Infectious Diseases.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$774,540.00
Summary
The world is facing unprecedented threats from epidemics. In 2014 Ebola showed that issues such as quarantine, personal protective equipment and improved health system capacity are just as critical as drugs and vaccines, yet these are under-researched. Professor MacIntyre is an international expert epidemic control. She will lead a strategic research program to improve control of emerging and re-emerging infections, using her expertise in vaccines, personal protective equipment and biosecurity.
Enhancing And Integrating Addiction Neuroscience Knowledge With Clinical Practice, By Transforming The Approach To Assessment And Classification Protocols, And Improving Outcomes By Using Neurocognitive Phenotypes For Tailored Treatments
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$838,845.00
Summary
Brain research has reshaped the way we understand addiction, but has not yet led to more effective treatments. This Fellowship will facilitate the creation of a neuroscience- and technology-inspired research clinic that will conduct world-leading research into the fundamental underpinnings of how lifestyle and psychological interventions affect brain and mental health, as well as translate this knowledge into effective, safe and accessible treatments tailored to those affected by addiction.
Although the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases have been known for decades, and modern-day treatment is much advanced, the importance of these diseases persists, such that they remain the number one killer in Australia. This suggests that more can be done to correctly identify those at high and moderate risk of future disease, so as to optimize advice and medical treatment. This project will use the best evidence available to develop new methods of risk prediction and prevention.
Lipidomics Of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$727,765.00
Summary
Obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are major health problems in Australia and result in many tens of thousands of deaths each year. Changes in our metabolism lead to an imbalance in lipids (fats) circulating in our blood (dyslipidemia) which contributes to the disease process. This project will characterise these changes in circulating lipids to develop new tests to identify those at greatest risk of disease so that early treatment can be provided.
It is self-evident that people should be able to go to work and know that their work is not giving them cancer. Despite modern health and safety laws, about 5000 Australians a year contract cancer related to their previous work exposures. My research provides evidence to link chemical and other exposures at work with later cancer development. I also develop new methods to accurately assess past exposure to chemicals. The aim of my research is to make the workplace safer.