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.
Early Life Approaches To Obesity Prevention – The Role Of The In-utero Environment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$575,662.00
Summary
This proposal will comprehensively evaluate the role of maternal overweight and obesity, gestational weight gain, and the effects of antenatal dietary and lifestyle interventions on maternal, infant and childhood health outcomes. Over 50% of pregnant women are overweight or obese, with adverse outcomes for maternal and infant health, both immediately related to pregnancy, and in the longer term. Outcomes from this proposal will inform clinical guidelines and improve practice.
New Approaches To The Management Of Atrial Fibrillation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$577,189.00
Summary
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorders and is now a common cause of hospitalisation in Australia. It can lead to devastating complications such as stroke and heart failure. This fellowship will under take a series of randomised studies to define new therapeutic strategies for management of atrial fibrillation. It aims to establish lifestyle and preventative measures into the mainstream for the management and prevention of this condition.
This proposal supports a successful, productive mid career researcher to generate new knowledge in priority areas of women' health. Clinical, public health, health services and implementation research focuses on prevention and treatment of lifestyles/obesity related conditions across the lifespan. Activities include mentoring young researchers/ clinicians, leadership and collaboration, cross sector engagement and translation of research into practice delivering improved health outcomes.
A-Prof Greg King is a respiratory physician researcher whose studies are to define the mechanisms by which diseases, such as asthma and COPD occur. He has developed novel tools to measure lung disease, particularly complex lung function testing and lung imaging.
Understanding Early Life Risk Factors For Inflammation In The Rising Predisposition For NCDs
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$568,892.00
Summary
In 2011 the UN General Assembly identified the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a major global threat, and prioritized preventive strategies against diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, allergy and asthma. Common risk factors for these inflammatory diseases begin early in life, the most logical time for prevention. Our international interdisciplinary network aims to improve health and prevent NCDs by early interventions that reduce inflammation over the life-course.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) has reached epidemic proportions. It results in significant burden to the individual and community with palpitations, falls, strokes, and heart failure which have contributed to an exponential rise in health care usage and hospitalisation. This application will focus on the optimal management of AF with a focus not only on therapeutics but importantly on the prevention of the arrhythmia and minimising hospitalisation.
Better Care Of Heart And Lung Disease For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People In Rural And Remote Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$380,583.00
Summary
Lung and heart disease are major contributors to the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander health gap. This is even more so in remote and regional Australia. This Fellowship will generate new knowledge regarding how best to prevent, diagnose and treat heart and lung disease in this setting. Based in Alice Springs, it will bring together researchers and health care providers across northern and Central Australia and link them with our leading national research institutes.