Ministerial Awards mark two decades of excellence in cardiovascular research
The NSW Cardiovascular Research Network has marked two decades of excellence in cardiovascular research, celebrating its 20-year anniversary at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony. The NSW Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research are presented annually to acknowledge outstanding contributions to cardiovascular disease research, including diabetes, stroke, and renal disease. |
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| How phage therapy saved this musician from a life-threatening infection
In 2017 musician Paul Laszlo was shocked to learn he had mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos. After extensive surgeries and treatment, he then developed a dangerous bacterial infection. With only weeks to live, Paul received cutting edge phage therapy which successfully treated his severe chest infection. Though still being researched, phage therapy has already helped dozens of people with life-threatening and treatment-resistant infections. |
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Detecting rogue cells and DNA differences to improve arthritis monitoring and treatment
What role do rogue cells within the body play in triggering and worsening arthritis? Dr Etienne Masle-Farquhar, Research Officer at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, is on a mission to find out. As Chief Investigator of ‘Blood and Bone: a multiomic study of arthritic joints’, he and his multidisciplinary team of collaborators aim to improve evidence-based monitoring and treatment of arthritis, the leading cause of chronic pain. |
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| Fast-tracking treatments with computer modelling
Computer modelling is changing biological research and development, accelerating the development of new treatments to help bring them to patients sooner. An important alternative to animal testing, data modelling draws on mathematical models, genetic disease databases and health and scientific information. It enables thousands of simulations to be conducted via computer to predict human responses to potential and emerging therapies. |
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Snow Vision Accelerator to fight glaucoma
The Snow Vision Accelerator is a partnership between Snow Medical and the University of Sydney, with a $50 million commitment from the Snow Medical Research Foundation over 10 years. The research aims to fight glaucoma, the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. The Accelerator is expected to employ more than 40 scientists, clinicians and staff within the first five years. Snow Medical also supports emerging researchers through their Fellowship program. Learn about the 2022 and 2023 recipients.
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Addressing metabolic issues with a culturally safe healthcare model for Aboriginal people
The Tharawal Holistic Indigenist Metabolic Program aims to provide culturally responsive care that is pivotal to ensuring that Aboriginal people feel safe, respected and empowered when accessing healthcare. The new culturally adapted pilot program is being offered in Campbelltown on the custodial lands of the Dharawal people in the South Western Sydney local health district and in partnership with Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service. |
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| How does obesity affect heart health over the entire life span?
The answer to this important question is currently being investigated by Dr Faraz Pathan, a cardiologist and Director of Cardiovascular Imaging and Heart Research at Nepean Hospital. Pathan is studying when changes can be measured in cardiovascular health at different ages, from before birth and across the entire life span, to determine how early in life obesity starts to affect heart health. |
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The Office for Health and Medical Research is focused on enabling and supporting a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem that improves the experience of delivering and receiving care, and provides system efficiency, sustainability, and equity in access and health outcomes. Brilliant research. Impactful innovations. Excellent health and care for all. The metrics above show a snapshot of the activity undertaken by the Office and will be updated each month on our website.
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18 March
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2026 (closing)
Australian Research Council
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20 March
2025 NSW Biosciences Fund - Information Session
Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
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27-28 March
PaCCSC & CST Research Forum 2025
The Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative and Cancer Symptom Trials
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31 March
Sydney Health Partners 2025 Roadshow - Translation in Action
Sydney Health Partners
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2 April
MRFF 2024 Clinical Trials Activity Grant Opportunity (closing)
National Health and Medical Research Council
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The Office for Health and Medical Research sits in the Clinical Innovation and Research Division of NSW Health. The Office works with research communities, universities and business to promote growth and innovation in health and medical research to achieve better outcomes for patients and establish NSW as a global centre of excellence.
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