Celebrating student research outcomes

Between 2021 and 2023, several University of NSW 4th year medical students completed their Independent Learning Project (research) under the supervision of AWH clinicians with research experience. Their hard work is showcased in the publications and presentations listed below.

These projects were approved by our Human Research Ethics Committee and some of the findings can be used to inform practice at our health service.

Publications:

Burton J, Chua C, Popovic G, Baitch L. Predictors of opioid use for rib fractures in a regional Australian hospital. Injury. In Press. Read here.

Green KW, Popovic G, Baitch L. Intraoperative methadone for day-case gynaecological laparoscopy: A  double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2024;0(0). Read here.

Di Grandi A.J. & Newsom D.H. How does an autism diagnosis impact a child and their carer in regional Australia? Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Under review.

Conference presentations:

Kulatunga, S., Rich, S., Blackberry, I., Rasekaba, T., & Steer., C.B. (2023). 276 Fear of cancer recurrence in older women with gynaecological cancer at a Regional Cancer Centre. COSA's 50th Annual Scientific Meeting Melbourne, November 1-3. In Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 19(Suppl. 3), 161-162. Read here.

Senara Kulatunga, Stacey Rich, Christopher Steer, Tshepo Rasekaba, Nicole Webb, Irene Darmadi Blackberry, Fear of cancer recurrence in older women in remission from gynaecological cancer in regional Australia, Innovation in Aging, Volume 7, Issue Supplement_1, December 2023, Page 1042. Read here.

Hodge, O., Rasekaba, T., Blackberry, I., Rich, S., & Steer., C. (2023). 460 Photovoice, electronic Rapid Fitness Assessment (eRFA) and the This is Me (TiM) Tool for enhanced supportive care decisions: An implementation feasibility cross-sectional study in a Regional Cancer Centre. COSA's 50th Annual Scientific Meeting Melbourne, November 1-3. In Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 19(Suppl. 3), 245-246. Read here.

From Associate Prof Christopher Steer's presentation at the 2023 Regional Research Symposium:

CALL OUT: If you would like to become a student supervisor, register your interest with us; research@awh.org.au.

Meet the Library and Research Office team

Anna Griffith | Master of Information Management

Anna oversees the Library and Research Office and ensures we meet the education, professional development, and research needs of our staff members.

Working Mon, Wed & Thurs

Jessica Borgh | BSc, PhD (molecular biology), Grad Dip Information Studies

Jessica provides hands-on support to researchers, delivers research skills training and produces the Library and Research newsletter.

Working Mondays

Marina van Leeuwen | BSc, Master Public Health, PhD (cancer epidemiology), Grad Dip Information Studies

Marina holds a joint position with Albury Wodonga Health and the University of NSW, supporting students and clinicians at the UNSW School of Clinical Medicine and Albury Wodonga Health.

Working Mon, Wed & Thurs

Christine Mannal | Library Services professional

Christine brings knowledge of the academic and library services sector and joins the team in a support role for both the Library and Research Office.

Working Tuesdays and Fridays

Kristina Wall | BSc

Kristina is the AWH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) coordinator and provides support to our HREC and staff members submitting an ethics application.

Working part-time

Welcome to the Research Office

Watch this short video for an introduction to the Research Office, including steps to getting started with a project or case report.

View the video on Microsoft Stream or download here.

We now have a Research Repository

You can search for research outputs authored by Albury Wodonga Health staff and research involving our health service (e.g. multi-site trials) on the Research Office Projects and Outputs page.

CALL OUT: We would like to include grey literature so please pass on details of your conference presentations/abstracts or news articles relating to your research!

Library News

Browse new library books on the library website or pop in to get a hard copy.

AI literature searching

AI search tools can find articles through machine learning and large language models (LLMs).
However, they do not replace systematic, structured searching in scholarly databases.
Check out the top-rated tools evaluated by Monash Health librarians.

Research Office Reminders

Project reporting

We are changing the timing of governance (SSA) annual reports. All reports are now due on ERM on April 30th of each year. Some researchers may notice they are getting a progress report very soon after their most recent one was submitted. This will resolve after the first year.

It is important researchers also upload a final report when they have finished their project so we can close it off.

Good Clinical Practice

A reminder that all Principal Investigators are required to complete the Good Clinical Practice module (30 min). This is a mandated requirement from Department of Health.

Application submission due dates

Stay up-to-date with submission due dates, key milestones and Human Research Ethics Committee meetings with the Research Office calendar.

Research education and PD (all free online)

The Research Office website has several educational videos, including the ethical review process for research at AWH.

Redesigning Consent to Research: Putting Patients and Participants at the Centre. A webinar presented by CT:IQ. Register here.

Health Translation Queensland, Data Management & Analytics for Healthcare and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Health Research.

Women's Health Research, Translation & Impact Network, Research translation: Taking your research to the bedside.

NHMRC Speaking of Science series.

Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) Early-Mid Career Researcher, Research Design Webinar Series 2024.

The National Institute for Health Care Research Applied Research Collaborations, 2024 national seminar series.

The Regional Research Teaching Hub (RRTH) has developed the @research website which delivers health services research training resources for Victorian health care professionals working across regional, rural and remote communities.

The Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre provides free training for researchers.

Latest Publications and Case Studies

Learn more about Craig Gilbertson's research here:

Conferences and Workshops

Introductory Biostatistics Workshop by VCCC Alliance. Thursday 16 May 2024
9.00am–4.00pm

National Rural Health Alliance, National Rural Health Conference, Perth,16-18 Sept, register here.

HSRAANZ Health Services Research Conference, Brisbane, 4-6 Dec, register here. 

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November, register here.

Grant Opportunities

The NHMRC Funding Calendar is now available.

Australian Rotary Health offer grants for mental health research and provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students.