TRIPLE I NEWS

Triple I Clinical Academic Group: Infectious Disease, Immunity and Inflammation
Maridulu Budyari Gumal SPHERE: Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise 

21 SEPTEMBER 2020

News

Triple I Annual Meeting: Save the date
The Triple I Clinical Academic Group Annual Meeting will be held on 30th October 2020 (1-4 PM). We are hoping to provide some feedback on the past year's progress; the highs and lows and discuss where we might head from here. It would be great to hear your input. Save the date! 
 

Exploring how to commercialise medical technology
At our recent Medical Technology Workshop, experts shared their perspectives on the challenges of bringing ideas to commercial and clinical fruition - exploring all aspects of medical technology development and commercialisation. The workshop was convened by A/Prof Phoebe Phillips (UNSW) and facilitated by Prof Joanne Tipper (UTS), with sponsorship from UNSW Medicine, the Triple I CAG and the Cancer CAG.

The four recorded workshop sessions are now available to view. 
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National women’s health research, translation and impact network
Translation Research Centres nationally have come together to address priority areas for women and girls across physical and mental health and to support career advancement for women in health and medical research.
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UNSW Sydney’s research contributes to the national implementation of
COVID-19 genomics
The Communicable Disease Genomics Network (CDGN) and Illumina are collaborating to track COVID-19 using next-generation genomic sequencing technology, which enables real-time data sharing and integration to better understand the transmission and spread of the virus.
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Recent NHMRC Publications

• NHMRC Corporate Plan 2020-21
• NHMRC Publication and Dissemination Research Guide
   

Events & Opportunities 

Open for Submission

• MRFF 2020-22 Consultation
  Deadline: 7 October 2020
• Inquiry: approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia
  Deadline: 13 October 2020
   

Seminar: Tuberculosis and COVID in Vietnam
Presented by Scientia Professor Guy Marks, Respiratory Physician and Epidemiologist, Liverpool; Leader of Respiratory Medicine, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research.
When: 28 September 2020
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Frontiers Technology Clinical Academic Group workshop 
This Frontiers Technology CAG workshop - Building a Culture of Translation for Medical Technology Innovation - aims to formulate best practice approaches to medical technology translation and upskill stakeholders in disruptive healthtech innovation. The event will also focus on reflecting on and developing CAG activities.
When: 7 October 2020
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ARCS Virtual Summit
The 2020 ARCS Virtual Summit's program streams include Clinical Research, Innovations in Clinical trials and Regulatory updates. 
When: 12 - 16 October 2020
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RSEOH Annual Conference 2020
The Respiratory, Sleep, Environmental and Occupational Health Clinical Academic Group's annual conference aims to bring together expertise to progress the results/outcomes of current projects, build collaborations and partnerships for further larger-scale projects and foster improved healthcare delivery and outcomes.
When: 14 October 2020 
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HDR Student Research Showcase – Youth Health: call for abstracts
The Australian Association for Adolescent Health invites HDR students to submit an abstract for an online research showcase, with the theme ' Youth Health'.
When: 30 November - 4 December 2020 
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Job Opportunity
The UNSW School of Women's and Children's Health is seeking to appoint a Research officer in the discipline of Paediatrics for Kids to Adults (K2A) Alliance program. 
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Funding

Frontiers Technology CAG: 2020 Seed Funding Scheme
The Frontiers Technology Clinical Academic Group 2020 Seed Funding Scheme aims to fund projects developed by CAG members in response to an identified unmet clinical need. Funding of up to $10K is available for projects of up to 6 months in duration that align with the FT CAG objectives.
Deadline: 2 November 2020
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Australian Laureate Fellowships 2021
Up to 17 five-year Australian Laureate Fellowships will be awarded, providing a salary supplement, in addition to a Level E professorial salary provided by the Administering Organisation; funding for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers; and up to $300K p.a project funding.
Deadline: 4 November 2020
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MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2020 Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need 
Applications to this grant opportunity must propose a clinical trial that addresses a gap in current research and/or knowledge in rare cancers, rare diseases and areas of unmet medical need.
Deadline: 11 November 2020
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Centres of Research Excellence
The Centres of Research Excellence scheme provides support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in clinical research, health services research, public health research and dementia research. Up to $3M in funding available over 5 years.
Deadline: 2 December 2020
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MRFF Clinical Trial Activity Initiative - 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity
Applications to this MRFF Clinical Trial Activity Initiative -2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity must propose a clinical trial in Australia, in collaboration with international counterparts.
Deadline: 3 March 2021
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Triple I Vision: A world where human health is enriched by controlling infection, enhancing immunity and managing inflammation.