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Newsletter and Information Breakfast Invitation
Published in Research on 27 April 2012 by Vivienne Pearson
IBAS has published its 2012 Newsletter - written to keep you up to date with what's happening in the Institute this year. Anyone interested in the work of IBAS is cordially invited to attend the IBAS Information Breakfast. This free event is being held on Wednesday, 9th May from 7-9am at the Greensborough RSL (111 Main St, Greensborough) and all are welcome. Please click here for the full invitation details and RSVP to margaret.bunn@austin.org.au so that we can ensure you are catered for. You will have the pleasure of hearing words of wisdom from David Parkin, the AFL legend and male-health advocate. IBAS CEO, Professor Christine McDonald will give an overview of the work of the Institute followed by Dr Mark Howard and Dr David Berlowitz speaking about their areas of research and public education. You will have the opportunity to undertake a free, quick and confidential health screen and enjoy a delicious breakfast. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rob Pierce Memorial Award 2011
Published in Research on 26 October 2011 by Vivienne Pearson
Congratulations to Jeanette Tamplin, the winner of the 2011 Rob Pierce Memorial Award. The award aims to encourage excellence in research within the fields of respiratory and sleep medicine. It is awarded to the best poster in these fields presented at Austin LifeSciences Research Week. Professor Rob Pierce was the founder of IBAS and the CEO until his death during the Victorian Black Saturday Bushfires. The award encourages excellence in respiratory and sleep research. Jeanette's research was also the subject of a newspaper article in the Diamond Valley and Heidelberg Leader newspapers. Reported by Shaun Cambell and quoting Dr David Berlowitz, the article describes the potential of singing as a way of preventing respiratory complications for people with spinal cord injuries. The full article is available from the Leader Community Newspapers website. The winning poster details are: Authors: Tamplin J, Brazzale DJ, Pretto JJ, Ruehland WR, Brown DJ, Berlowitz DJ. Title: The effect of singing on respiratory and voice function for people with quadriplegia.…
NHMRC Grant Success
Published in Research on 17 October 2011 by Vivienne Pearson
As for most health and medical research organisations, the outcome of grant applications to the NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) is eagerly anticipated. IBAS researchers have been successful in obtaining three Project Grants and two Early Career Fellowships. Congratulations to the following researchers and their collaborating teams: Professor Christine McDonald, Dr Anne Holland and Dr Catherine Hill - Project Grant #1019989, led by Associate Professor Jennifer Alison, titled A randomised controlled trial of supplemental oxygen versus medical air in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: supplemental oxygen in pulmonary rehabilitation trial (SuppORT) - University of Sydney Dr Amy Jordan, Dr Fergal O'Donoghue and Mr Peter Rochford - Project Grant #1025725, led by Dr Amy Jordan, titled The role of lung volume in the pathogenesis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea - The University of Melbourne Dr Maree Barnes - Project Grant #1020892, led by Associate Professor Peter Catcheside, titled The clinical effectiveness of a simple new treatment for supine-dependent obstructive sleep apnoea - Flinders…
Ginseng project in the news
Published in Research on 01 July 2011 by Vivienne Pearson
Channel 7 news featured a story about Ginseng in COPD project, which is trialling the use of ginseng, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). IBAS is conducting the project along with Box Hill Hospital and RMIT University. For a summary of the news item, see the Channel 7 website. If you are interested in participating in the study, see the 'How you can help' section of this website. The project is also known by the nickname 'GEARS'. The news story aired on Monday 25th June, 2011.