Meningococcal Vaccine Trial
University of Adelaide researchers at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital are conducting a trial of a potential vaccine against the most common cause of life threatening meningococcal disease in Australia. “Meningococcal B is a very serious and life-threatening condition with up to 10% of children and adolescents dying from the infection. It is rapidly fatal [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Development, Early Detection, & Lifestyle Prevention Factors – Professor Ralph. N. Martins AO
Come and hear one of the world’s fore most experts on Alzheimer’s Disease describe recent, exciting progress in early detection and treatment. His lecture will be followed by a short talk from Dr Michael Lardelli on Alzheimer’s Disease research at The University of Adelaide. Professor Ralph Martins was voted Western Australian of the Year in 2010 and Western Australian [...]
Stroke rates decline but many still preventable
The rate of strokes suffered by Australians has dropped over the past 20 years, while strokes caused by an irregular heartbeat now account for one third of all strokes, according to new research led by the University of Adelaide. The results of a major stroke incidence study are published in this month’s issue of the [...]
2013 ASMR Medalist: Professor Anna Wirz-Justice
for further information please visit - http://www.asmr.org.au/MRWSA.html. What: ASMR Medical Research Week® – SA Annual Gala Dinner Where: Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, South Terrace, Adelaide When: Monday 3rd June, 7 pm to 11 pm We look forward to Professor Wirz-Justice’s inspiring presentation on her outstanding achievements of her career. ABOUT Professor Anna Wirz-Justice: Emeritus Professor Anna Wirz-Justice [...]
Are you considering applying for a Fulbright Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship or Sir John Monash Award?
This Information Session for University of Adelaide students and researchers will introduce you to these prestigious scholarships and provide you with further information about the application process and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. The session will include information on the following prestigious scholarships: Fulbright Scholarship: for postgraduate or postdoctoral study in the [...]
Florey Medical Research Foundation Postgraduate Clinical Research into Mental Health Travel Grant 2013
To further postgraduate study in mental health research, a travel grant of up to $2500 is offered to eligible PhD students undertaking research in the field of mental health in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Applications by 7 June 2013. Learn more
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Florey Medical Research Foundation Postgraduate Medical Research Top Up Scholarship 2013
The Florey Medical Research Foundation is currently offering 2 Top Up scholarships. To further postgraduate study in medical research, 2 scholarships of $4,000 each are offered to eligible PhD students undertaking medical research in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Applications by 31 May 2013. Learn more
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Childhood egg allergy a “piece of cake” for researchers
Young children who suffer from allergy to raw egg are being fed cake containing baked egg in a new study aimed at helping children to outgrow their allergy. “Egg allergy is the most common food allergy in Australia, affecting 9% of young children,” says University of Adelaide PhD student Merryn Netting, from the Women’s and [...]
Invitation: Continuing Professional Development
A Joint initiative of the APS SA Branch and the College of Health Psychologists Suicide Prevention – A Public Health Perspective From Policy to Practice: current resources When: Wednesday June 5 2013 Registration: 5.30 Speakers 6.00 – 7.30 pm then Networking Where: The University of Adelaide Hughes Lecture Theatre, (via the Hub) Hughes Bldg North [...]
Danish Research Seminar
The School of Nursing welcomes a dynamic team of Researchers and Clinical Leaders from Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark. The Research team will be presenting their research in; competencies and the future of operating nurses, alcohol related health promotion in hospitals, exercise for dialysis patients and sexology counselling in hospital outpatient setting. The Clinical Leadership team [...]
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