Boosting rural healthcare for kids with complex medical needs
Around 45% of Australian children aged 0-14 have a chronic health condition that affects their quality of life. The RuralKidsGPS project was developed to address specific challenges for children in rural and remote regions as they often experience fragmented care, which can lead to higher costs and poorer health outcomes. The pilot received funding from the Office for Health and Medical Research and was named as a finalist in the NSW Health Awards 2024. |
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Bridging the gap to support groundbreaking RNA treatments
Research exploring how cancer, autoimmune conditions and infectious diseases can be treated using RNA technology has expanded since the rapid development of vaccines for the COVID-19 pandemic. To support this growing field, the BRIDGE Program – short for ‘Bringing RNA Innovations through the Developmental Gap Effectively’ – was established. The Program is co-ordinated by the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, and receives support from the Office for Health and Medical Research. |
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Developing a novel treatment for liver cancer
Professor Jacob George, Director of the Storr Liver Centre at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research and Westmead Hospital, is leading the research on a targeted treatment to deliver chemotherapy straight to liver cells that cause cancer. This novel treatment is supported by the Medical Research Support Program, which helps organisations with infrastructure costs to support their research projects.
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Perx digital app improves self-management of chronic health conditions
Research shows that around 50 percent of patients with a chronic health condition don’t adhere to the treatment plan created with their medical team to maximise their health. With the help of two grants from the Office for Health and Medical Research, Perx Health has developed a digital care management program that utilises incentives and rewards to support behaviour change in consumers with chronic conditions. |
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Clinical Trials Quality Recognition Scheme EOIs opening soon
The NSW Clinical Trials Quality Recognition Scheme aims to assess and verify the quality conduct of clinical trial units across the state, ensuring they meet and exceed Good Clinical Practice standards, and excel in operational quality, risk management, and participant safety. Want to learn more? Register to attend our information webinar about the Scheme on 10 December from 1.30pm - 3pm.
Expressions of Interest will open for 2025 Rounds on 22 November. |
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 NSW Health Awards The NSW Health Awards are vital in recognising the work and extraordinary contributions of the people across NSW Health. Congratulations to the exceptional programs, projects, initiatives, and individuals enriching health in millions of ways every day.
If you missed the live ceremony, you can watch it on the NSW Health website, and learn more about all the finalists and winners. |
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26 November
Medical Research Innovation Conference "Research with Purpose 2024"
National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation
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27 November
Randwick Clinical Campus Emerging Researchers Symposium 2024
Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct
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30 November
Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference
National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation
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28 November - 1 December
2024 Rural GPs Conference
Rural Health Pro
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11 December
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Health & Child & Adolescent Health CAGs Academic Interdisciplinary Symposium
SHP Clinical Academic Groups
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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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