RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility for NSW
Construction has begun on a cutting-edge Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility at Macquarie University, supported by a $96 million NSW Government investment. This world leading centre, set to open in 2026, will advance RNA-based vaccines and therapies, boosting NSW’s leadership in global health innovation and creating high-tech jobs. |
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Join the VaxNSW Connect network
VaxNSW Connect is a statewide network aimed at enhancing collaboration, accelerating vaccine development, and supporting rapid deployment of effective vaccines. Researchers who work in the field of vaccinology across New South Wales are invited to join the network. If you are interested in joining the network or sharing your views, please complete our survey. |
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How research in phage therapy is addressing the challenge of antibiotics resistance As antibiotics resistance remains an ongoing global challenge, phage therapy is emerging as an important viable alternative to treat resistant infections. Aleksandra Petrovic Fabijan is a biologist and leading researcher engaged in phage therapy research at the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research. Her work has been supported by OHMR through the Early-Mid Career Grants Program. |
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Harnessing virtual reality to restore touch perception after spinal cord injury
Professor Sylvia Gustin's groundbreaking research reveals that the brain can respond to touch even if the patient can't feel it. This discovery led to Project Avatar, which uses virtual reality and sensory feedback to potentially restore touch and mobility. OHMR is supporting the project via a Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant, which may help restore touch and mobility to some of the 20,000 Australians living with complete spinal cord injury. |
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Spotlight on: a production scientist working in a clean room
Through a range of different funding, OHMR is supporting clinical trials and research in gene therapy. Special clean rooms must be used to produce these gene therapies and other advanced therapeutic products, to ensure that they are made to the highest standard and are safe for patients. We spoke to Hoda Zarei, a Production Scientist working in the Gene and Cell Medicine Facility based at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, to understand more about what happens in a clean room.
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NSW Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program Collaborative Grants The 2024 round of the Cardiovascular Collaborative Grants are now open. The two-year grant is targeted at NSW-led collaborations involving multiple institutions to achieve success with national funding opportunities. A total of up to $750,00 may be awarded per grant.
A briefing for applicants will be held online on Friday 27 September from 12pm – 1pm. Please email MOH-OHMRGrants@health.nsw.gov.au to register your interest. Grant applications close 6 December at 5pm AEDST. |
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Evaluation of the NSW Health Early-Mid Career Grant Program 2024
The Office for Health and Medical Research has released the first evaluation of the NSW Health Early-Mid Career (EMC) Grant Program. The independent evaluation undertaken by the Hunter Medical Research Institute, has shown that the Early-Mid Career Program, one of the first of its kind in Australia, succeeded in its key aims and represents excellent value to NSW (a return of seven dollars for every dollar invested). |
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Submit your Clinical Trials Register of Staff (CiTRoS) record
The Clinical Trials Register of Staff (CiTRoS) was created by OHMR to gain a better understanding of Australia’s dynamic clinical trials workforce. Help us to identify any gaps and to work through improving our workforce together. It should only take 5-10 minutes to create your own CiTRoS database record. Please also share this opportunity with any colleagues working in research. |
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Pathologically Speaking podcast - meet the people finding the answers that matter
NSW Health Pathology has launched an official podcast, spotlighting the people working behind the scenes to protect and enhance the health, safety and well-being of our communities. Host Liz Farquhar, interviews a remarkable line up of guests about their roles at NSW Health Pathology, delving into their background, discoveries, career tips, personal and professional triumphs and hurdles. |
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17-19 September
The Westmead Research and Innovation Conference and EMCR Symposium
Westmead Research Hub
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25 September
Testing for Success - Celebrating Clinical Trials Excellence
Sydney Health Partners
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25-26 September
Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase 2024
South West Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research
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8 October
HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants 2024 (closing)
HCF Research Foundation
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22 October
Turning Vision into Reality, An Advanced Therapeutics Seminar
SCHN
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23-24 October
MedTech Conference 2024
Medical Technology Association of Australia
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Through the NSW Health Clinical Innovation and Research Division, the Office for Health and Medical Research 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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