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Support Our Dementia Research Appeal
Help us find better ways to prevent and treat dementia
IHMRI is running an appeal to support dementia research here in the Illawarra. Our team of researchers look at various areas of dementia from Alzheimer’s disease through to finding ways to improve care of those living with dementia. Thank you to those who have already donated.
How a personal journey forged a research career
IHMRI PhD candidate Rachelle Balez is an Alzheimer’s disease researcher, with a deeply personal motivation to better understand the disease. While Rachelle has always been interested in science and the use of stem cells in particular, she was drawn to researching Alzheimer’s disease when her Oma Dirkje started displaying symptoms.
New clinical trial for gestational diabetes
IHMRI's Dr Monique Francois and Dr Lauren Roach are seeking trial participants for a study which looks into the effects of snacking before bed on the management of blood sugars in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDM affects around 10% of pregnancies and can occur in up to 30% of pregnancies in high risk populations.
Events
Replay: Dementia Action Week Webinar
To mark Dementia Action Week (21 - 27 Sep) IHMRI hosted a webinar featuring local advocates, clinicians and researchers who shared their stories and offered valuable information and advice on coping with dementia during COVID-19. If you missed this webinar, you can watch it by following the link below.
Save the Date: Breast Cancer Month Webinar
Tune in on 30 October at 12.30pm to hear from our expert speakers including IHMRI's Dr Kara Vine-Perrow. We will discuss drug delivery treatment for breast cancer, challenges of research and the future of breast cancer treatment. Keep an eye out for an invite in comings weeks. In the meantime, you can read more about Dr Vine-Perrow's research below.
For most, parenting stress can be considered the norm
In times of stress and uncertainty, parents are encouraged to look after their mental health and to keep their children’s own mind in consideration. IHMRI PhD candidate, Kayla Steele says parents are trying to find the balance between work, relationships and caring for (and often educating) their children.
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease?
Professor Heath Ecroyd weighs in on the latest concerns from Australian experts, warning that the inflammation in the brain caused by COVID-19 could lead to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease later in life.
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