Research news
Research on show at RBWH Healthcare Symposium awards
After three jam-packed days of research, innovation and partnership, the 26th annual RBWH Healthcare Symposium concluded with its awards ceremony on 14 September. The awards highlighted some of the best and brightest minds at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
Inaugural RBWH Research Ambassador announced
Professor Jeffrey Lipman has been announced as the inaugural Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Research Ambassador, ensuring the RBWH’s legacy as research pioneers continues for many years to come.
Research to measure cost-effectiveness of dementia treatment
Metro North’s own Associate Professor Tracy Comans has been awarded a slice of a $40 million funding pie under the Federal Government’s National Health and Medical Research Council grants program.
Research result amazes
A national investigator-initiated clinical trial has found a new treatment for uncontrolled asthma.
New research centre at TPCH targets early detection of lung cancer
The Prince Charles Hospital will be the centre of a major new research effort focussing on earlier detection of lung cancer, Australia’s deadliest cancer.
Record injection of funds for chronic disease research
Fifty research projects tackling Australia’s most prevalent chronic illnesses will benefit from a $2.9 million injection of funds from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
New report reveals truth of trauma impact on Queensland hospitals
A recently released report by Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) researcher Associate Professor Kirsten Vallmuur shows falls from playground equipment is one of the leading causes of injury hospitalisation for children while physical violence was the top cause of injury hospitalisation for young adults.
World-leading Brisbane researchers recognised
An international expert in intensive care and antibiotics has taken out the top honour at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Excellence Awards.
Research Strategy launched
Metro North has launched our first comprehensive Research Strategy 2017-2022 to help us better support research.
RANZCP honours Michael Breakspear
The accolades keep coming for Professor Michael Breakspear who has received the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Senior Research Award for his significant contribution to psychiatric research.
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