Innovative Interventions To Improve Quality Of Life In Dementia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$426,556.00
Summary
This fellowship aims to develop innovative interventions to improve quality of life for people living with dementia. Projects include a dance program for people with moderate dementia living in residential care, an intergenerational program involving pre-schoolers and people with dementia, a culture change program in residential care, and an online program to support carers of people with dementia.
Reducing The Burden Of Disease And Inequity Related To Indigenous Australians With Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$475,946.00
Summary
Indigenous Australians have higher incidence of cancers, higher cancer mortality rates and poorer survival compared to other Australians. My proposed program of research aims to improve patient outcomes and survival of Indigenous people with cancer. The proposed work will examine cancer care at the primary and hospital setting, identify deficiencies, and suggest mechanisms for improvement (an intervention will be tested).
This award will allow Associate Professor Marie Pirotta to continue her work in establishing whether the complementary medicines widely used in our community for cancer are actually effective and safe. Her research plans include a clinical trial of acupuncture for arm swelling after breast cancer surgery and of the nutrient lycopene, found in tomatoes, for symptoms in men after treatment for prostate cancer.
Making The Most Of Electronic Health Interventions:Optimising Effectiveness, Access And Efficiency
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$466,492.00
Summary
A/Prof Chris Paul is a behavioural scientist with a strong track record of working in cancer control and health behaviour change. Her fellowship work will explore how electronic approaches (eg use of the Internet) for health information can be used in an effective and equitable way to help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and improve psychosocial outcomes for patients with cancer.
Optimising Primary Care Risk Profiling And Management Of Cardiovascular Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,387.00
Summary
Dr Carrington's CDF will support her career progression in 4 areas of translational research: 1. Closing the gap in ATSI heart health – optimising management of heart disease in Central Australia 2. Supporting healthy regional communities - developing cost-effective risk reduction clinics 3. Coordinating the care of complex cardiac conditions – refining an electronic tool to optimise GP management 4. International heart health – develop an effective primary care model of risk reduction in Sub-Sa ....Dr Carrington's CDF will support her career progression in 4 areas of translational research: 1. Closing the gap in ATSI heart health – optimising management of heart disease in Central Australia 2. Supporting healthy regional communities - developing cost-effective risk reduction clinics 3. Coordinating the care of complex cardiac conditions – refining an electronic tool to optimise GP management 4. International heart health – develop an effective primary care model of risk reduction in Sub-Saharan AfricaRead moreRead less
Tumour-on-a-chip Models For Ex-vivo Profiling Of Immune Checkpoint Blockades
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$431,000.00
Summary
The overall goal of this project is to build novel 3D biochips to culture primary human tumors with their immune cells, and to investigate patient specific responses to immune checkpoint blockade ex-vivo. Since there are currently no validated methodologies to study immunotherapy response in patient-derived cancer specimens, this proposal has the potential to provide a state-of-the art technology for the ‘personalization’ of immunotherapy.
Career Development Fellowship_Y C Gary Lee_Translational Research On Malignant Pleural Effusion And Pleural Infection
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$321,489.00
Summary
My pleural research program uniquely combines a clinical and a lab research arm integrated with a tertiary clinical service. It has a strong track record in improving clinical care in pleural cancer and infection through patient-oriented research. My program has a high productivity and strong commitment to training future pleural researchers. This Fellowship will allow me to continue the upward trajectory in research publication, training of fellows, and making advances that impact patient care.
Development And Evaluation Of Health And Residential Care Service Delivery Models For Older Adults And People With Chronic Disease.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$466,492.00
Summary
This fellowship will focus on developing and evaluating new models of health and residential care service provision to meet the impending demands of our ageing population. This research will encompass multi-state health services research in residential aged care, comparison of models of service provision in the hospital setting, and exploration of the intersection of physical and mental health amongst older adults.