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Tracing Iron From Neurodevelopment To Neurodegeneration In Parkinson's Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$425,048.00
Summary
Excessive brain iron can cause neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). This project will examine a link between early-life iron exposure and brain iron accumulation, focusing on the biochemical pathways through which iron causes death of brain cells in PD. Using the latest analytical technology, this CDF will study how iron can contribute to cell death, examine how this knowledge can improve clinical tools used to measure PD risk, and develop new therapies to address this risk.
Large Scale Studies To Inform And Guide Public Health Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$452,315.00
Summary
This research aims to develop existing and new large scale prospective cohort studies to enable research that investigates factors contributing to disease and ill health and thereby provide evidence to guide public health policy. It will specifically focus on adult infectious diseases. It will position Australia to be a leader internationally in large-scale research projects, attract research investment and talent and provide the basis to build public health research capacity.
Implementing, Evaluating And Translating Pragmatic Strategies To Prevent Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE), And Treat Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,038.00
Summary
Drinking alcohol when pregnant places the unborn child at risk of lifelong brain damage, that we call Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). We can prevent FASD by raising awareness of the harms of drinking in pregnancy, and supporting women not to drink. For those with FASD, treatment programs can help reduce learning and behavioural problems. Our research team work with communities and service providers to implement FASD Prevention and Treatment strategies, and raise awareness of FASD.
Building Resilience To Support Healthy Families And Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$419,180.00
Summary
This research investigates effects of social adversity on the health of parents and carers and their children. We will examine the effects of adversity on parents’ and carers’ physical and mental health, health behaviours and capacity to provide care for their children, and how in turn children’s health and development may be affected. We will then examine whether designing health services that are responsive to families specific needs and strengths may help to promote health and resilience.
Genes, Biology And Environment In The Development Of Substance Use And Mental Health Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$475,910.00
Summary
Substance use and mental health disorders are major public health problems which cause long-term disabilities, poor health and early mortality. Addressing these problems requires a better understanding of the genetic, biological and environmental factors leading to these disorders. This research program represents a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge of the origins and mechanisms behind these disorders and significantly contribute to improved substance use and mental health prevention ....Substance use and mental health disorders are major public health problems which cause long-term disabilities, poor health and early mortality. Addressing these problems requires a better understanding of the genetic, biological and environmental factors leading to these disorders. This research program represents a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge of the origins and mechanisms behind these disorders and significantly contribute to improved substance use and mental health prevention policies and programs.Read moreRead less
Advancing Population-based Approaches To Physical Activity Participation In Rural Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$443,964.00
Summary
Nationally the public health burden of inactive lifestyle is increasing; yet no research is being conducted in rural areas. My research will contribute new knowledge on best-practice physical activity programs designed to reach and meet the needs of people in rural areas. This is an innovative extension of my previous research that has produced programs that reduce the burden of chronic disease risk factors, by helping people to achieve optimal health and well-being through physical activity.
Reducing The Burden Of Disease And Inequity Related To Preventable Health Risk Behaviours
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$466,492.00
Summary
Smoking is Australia’s top ranked cause of disease. It is also one of the main causes of inequalities in health outcomes. My research aims to test strategies to reducing smoking and improve other lifestyle behaviours, like diet and exercise, alcohol, and sun protection, in the most disadvantaged groups. To achieve this goal, I have partnered with health and non-health care services. I expect my research to reduce the gap in health behaviours and health outcomes between more and less advantaged s ....Smoking is Australia’s top ranked cause of disease. It is also one of the main causes of inequalities in health outcomes. My research aims to test strategies to reducing smoking and improve other lifestyle behaviours, like diet and exercise, alcohol, and sun protection, in the most disadvantaged groups. To achieve this goal, I have partnered with health and non-health care services. I expect my research to reduce the gap in health behaviours and health outcomes between more and less advantaged sectors of society.Read moreRead less
Preventive messages and guidelines to reduce sitting — especially prolonged periods of sitting — have emerged. However, what prolonged sitting should be replaced with, and the feasibility of making real world changes to this behaviour, is unknown. This program of research will provide high quality evidence on the benefits of reducing prolonged sitting time, and the effectiveness and acceptability of achieving sitting reductions in real-world contexts.