Identifying The Relationships Between Pathophysiology, Heterogeneity And Clinical Wellbeing In Parkinson’s Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$452,051.00
Summary
This research will investigate the key predictors of dementia, poor quality of life, falls, carer burden, need for institutionalisation and health care utilisation in PD. The research will incorporate sophisticated brain scanning techniques as well as diverse and novel technologies that measure brain functioning. The outcomes of this research will inform clinical practice, health care reform and the development of targeted therapies.
Conducting Clinical Research In Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$569,219.00
Summary
The burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is large, increasing, and ultimately unsustainable. One in ten Australians have CKD which puts them at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and a higher likelihood of an early death. CKD also has a negative impact on people's lifestyles and relationships. Practitioner Fellowship support will allow me relief from my clinical commitments to invest in promising lines of new enquiry to support people with CKD and their carers.
Guaranteeing Survival Into Adulthood, Physical Health And Psychological Well-being To Children Born With Single Ventricles.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$342,773.00
Summary
Being born with a single pumping heart chamber is the most severe heart condition but thanks to several operations we can see them survive. A growing population of young functional adults now face an uncertain future and we have no options for them. A/Pr Y d’Udekem is a leading paediatric cardiac surgeon. His research aims to provide the medications, reinterventions and artificial hearts that are necessary to give them a longer and fulfilling life.
Immunisation is second only to clean water and sanitation as a life-saving activity. Vaccine safety is considered to be very important by the general public, the media and the health professions. With so many diseases controlled and now rare, the safety of vaccines assumes greater importance. Research is needed on new and safer vaccines, using e.g. a needle-free approach, against old foes, like influenza, and new enemies (like MERS) with vaccine safety more important than ever.
Researching Functioning, Disability And Rehabilitation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$387,469.00
Summary
The research program investigates the causes and treatments that help people overcome disability and improve functioning, particularly in life areas such as home, family, community and work.