Researchers target immune system to treat rare cancer
Michael had suffered from mysterious medical symptoms his entire life. He received a life-changing treatment following a genetic diagnosis through the Garvan-led CIRCA program.
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Combination asthma medication is over-prescribed to Australian children – but dispensing patterns are improving
Children aged 5 or under shouldn’t be prescribed combination asthma controllers at all, according to the national asthma guidelines – but reality looks different, a UNSW study has shown.
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Pasteurisation inactivates COVID-19 virus in human milk: new research
A new study has confirmed what researchers already suspected to be the case: heat inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in human milk.
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Expert Commentary: We need to focus on key populations to reduce the burden of hepatitis C by 2030
By the Kirby Institute’s Scientia Prof Gregory Dore and Dr Stacey Trooskin from Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers.
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Opinion: Only one way the Ruby Princess disaster could have been averted
By Prof Tony Kelleher, Director of the Kirby Institute, UNSW and Prof Andrew Grulich, Program Head HIV, Epidemiology and Prevention, Kirby Institute.
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Dr Orazio Vittorio – Targeting copper in cancer as a novel immunotherapy strategy
The Kirby Institute Seminar Series presents Dr Orazio Vittorio, Scientia Senior Lecturer UNSW, NHMRC CDF and Team Leader at the Children’s Cancer Institute.
When: 25 August 2020
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Co-producing Research with People with Disability
The Disability Innovation Institute at UNSW have released the 2020 Guidelines - Doing Research Inclusively: Guidelines for Co-Producing Research with People with Disability. The authors and UNSW Division of EDI, will host a discussion and introduciton to the guidelines.
When: 26 Aug 2020
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HSRAANZ 2020 Awards – Call for nominations extended to 31 August
The Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand's awards and prizes program recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of health services and policy research.
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Job opportunity: Research Officer (Targeted Therapies)
The Children's Cancer Institute has an opportunity for an immunologist to work on a three year project. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of cellular, molecular biology and in vivo experiments to study tumour microenvironment and develop novel immunotherapy strategy for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas.
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The Social Science of Infectious diseases
This event, hosted by University of Sydney will examine various dimensions of the social science of infectious diseases, with a focus on the social dimensions of the current pandemic. Speakers include Scientia Professor Carla Treloar, UNSW.
When: 10 September 2020
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St Vincent’s Campus Research Symposium
The St Vincent’s Campus Virtual Research Symposium will be held during Research Week 14-18 September 2020. This year’s program will focus on two broad research fields, COVID19 and Neurology, as well as poster and fast forward presentations. Abstracts from all disciplines are welcomed.
When: 17-18 Sep 2020
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What do you want from a consumer and community involvement knowledge hub?
The Australian Health Research Alliance is seeking healthcare professionals, researchers, managers and consumers to tell them about information, resource and support needs for consumer and community involvement. Survey responses will help AHRA to develop an online knowledge hub.
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NHMRC: Pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinician researchers
NHMRC have asked ORIMA Research to conduct research into career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinician researchers. ORIMA Research is looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander:
• clinician researchers;
• medical students interested in becoming clinician researchers.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Isabella Ph: (03)95269000
Multilingual COVID-19 Chronic Condition Fact Sheets
Maridulu Budyari Gumal, SPHERE have produced a series of COVID-19 fact sheets for those managing chronic conditions, available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese.
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NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant
Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants support high-quality clinical trials and cohort studies that address important gaps in knowledge, leading to relevant and implementable findings for the benefit of human health. Funding available for 1-5 years.
Deadline: 25 November 2020
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2020 Partnership Projects PRC2
Partnership Projects create partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians and researchers. Partnership Projects answer a specific research question to influence health and well-being through changes in the delivery, organisation, funding and access to health services. $1.5M funding over 5 years available.
Deadline: 2 December 2020
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Triple I Vision: A world where human health is enriched by controlling infection, enhancing immunity and managing inflammation.
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