Australian is one of a few high income countries that does not have a healthy housing policy. As a consequence we fail to leverage the enormous potential for housing and housing focussed interventions to have a positive impact on population health in Australia. Our Centre for Research Excellence will provide Australian specific evidence, work with key stakeholders to make change and build capacity in the overlapping domains of housing and health.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Cardiovascular Outcomes Improvement
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,500,000.00
Summary
Quality, safety and the effectiveness of providing prevention and treatments to those with cardiovascular disease is the focus of research of the CRE in Cardiovascular Outcomes Improvement. Utilizing data derived from clinical registries and large patient databases of patients receiving various treatments for heart problems, we will investigate what factors are important in delivering cost-effective favorable outcomes. The centre will train future leaders in cardiovascular research focusing on
Centre For Research Excellence In Advanced Cardio-respiratory Therapies Improving OrgaN Support (ACTIONS)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,593,631.00
Summary
Artificial hearts and lungs are increasingly used to support our most critically ill patients. A greater understanding of patient-machine interaction is needed to maximise their life-preserving potential. ACTIONS CRE will research device-related complications, improve device components, develop clinical practice guidelines, train clinical and engineering researchers and explore the cost benefits of this technology ensuring all Australians can access state-of-the-art mechanical life support.
Centre For Population Health Research On Electromagnetic Energy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,658,622.00
Summary
This CRE brings together leading population health researchers to investigate the health effects of mobile phones and magnetic resonance imaging. It will address high priority research questions identified by the WHO. It will generate new knowledge that leads to improved health outcomes through a 5 year research program. The outcomes will be translated into health policy and practice through international and national organisations. The CRE will train PhDs and postdoctoral research fellows.
Improving The Immediate And Longer-Term Health Outcomes Of Preterm Infants
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,661,088.00
Summary
Premature babies develop health problems that persist throughout life and impact on mental, physical and social well-being. As all body systems are immature at birth, premature babies can develop one or many different health problems. Many factors before, during and after birth may influence the baby’s response to different treatments. Our collaborative research program seeks to understand the big picture, to help us design better treatments that improve long term outcomes after preterm birth.
Centre Of Research Excellence In Women's Health In The 21st Century
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,297,161.00
Summary
The goals of the Centre of Research Excellence in Women’s Health in the 21st Century are to examine how changes in the health system impact on women’s health and how changes in women’s lives impact on their health and health care needs. This research program will focus on four priority health issues of particular relevance to women: reproductive health, mental health, cardiovascular conditions and musculoskeletal problems; and use data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.