Triple I Seed Grants - Expressions of Interest open
EOIs are invited for the 2021 Triple I seed grants. In 2021, the Triple I Seed Grant Scheme will proceed as follows:
- Applicant submits EOI
- EOIs reviewed by the Triple I Executive Committee. Up to four EOIs selected for progression to a collaborative workshop
- At the completion of the workshop, applicants submit a project plan
- Project plans reviewed by external reviewers and up to three grants awarded
- Grants available: 1x Triple I SPHERE CAG grants of up to
$75,000; 2x Triple I UNSW grants of up to $75,000
Please see the EOI application for further information and submit all enquiries to medicine.themes@unsw.edu.au EOI Deadline: midnight 20 June 2021
EOI Application
Hepatitis C in prisons: testing and treatment crucial to elimination
Hepatitis C testing and treatment in prisons is key to reducing infections, a new study by the Kirby Institute has shown.
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We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines can negatively impact public confidence in immunisation uptake, a new UNSW Sydney study reveals.
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New insights from the ancients of the microscopic world
A research team from the iThree Institute at the University of Technology Sydney have unlocked another mystery of the class of microorganisms believed to be among Earth's oldest life forms, throwing new light on the study of cell division and the evolution of life.
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How COVID broke the evidence pipeline
Nature feature: The pandemic stress-tested the way the world produces evidence — and revealed all the flaws.
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Professor Raina MacIntyre – SARS-CoV-2, vaccines and variants: a glimpse of post-pandemic futures in 2021
This presentation will look at the current evidence and future predictions of the pandemic, and whether vaccines offer an exit strategy.
When: 18 May 2021
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Cancer Immunology Forum - registration closing soon
Sponsored by the Cancer and Triple I Clinical Academic Groups, this meeting will bring together the NSW-based pre-clinical, translational and clinical research community for presentation of work, scientific discussion and research brainstorming.
When: 21 May 2021
In-person registration: closed: at capacity
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UNSW Medicine & Health Inaugural Graham Painton Memorial Lecture
Prof Philip Hansbro (Centenary Institute and UTS) presents the inaugural lecture, “Understanding pathogenesis to develop new treatments for IPF”. The lecture honours UNSW Sydney alumni Graham Painton and seeks to promote and encourage medical and scientific collaboration in the fields of idiopathic and occupationally-acquired lung diseases.
Where: Garvan Institute of Medical Research
When: 27 May 2021
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Health Beyond Research & Innovation Showcase Series 2021
The Showcase is an opportunity for clinicians, students and the wider community to hear about the breakthroughs in health research, innovation and technology in south western Sydney and around the world. Coming up:
- 19 May Nursing & Midwifery. Topics include Vascular Access in COVID-19 Patients
- 16 June Obesity and Arthroplasty
- 21 July Pancreatic Cancer
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Zoonoses Conference 2021
With an estimated 75% of emerging infectious diseases originating in domestic or wild animals, zoonotic diseases represent significant challenges to human health. This conference focuses on zoonotic disease research and control and anticipates attendees from a range of areas including infectious disease, veterinary science, microbiology and epidemiology. Abstracts submission deadline: 20 June 2021.
Where: Novotel Surfers Paradise
When: 10 September 2021
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AMP's Tomorrow Fund
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is offering $1M in grants for individuals working to make a positive impact in any field. Grants of between $5K and $100K are available for range of activities and expenses, including equipment, study, research, salaries, promotion and travel.
Deadline: 9 June 2021
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Cancer Institute NSW Research Fellowships
There are two levels of Fellowships offered by the Cancer Institute NSW:
- Early Career Fellowships – aimed at encouraging ECRs to choose cancer as their selected field of research endeavour
- Career Development Fellowships – aimed at MCRs who demonstrate the potential to undertake research that will have major significance to cancer outcomes
Deadline: 24 June 2021
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Open NHMRC and MRFF Funding Opportunities
Triple I Vision: A world where human health is enriched by controlling infection, enhancing immunity and managing inflammation.
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