Psychosocial Implications Of Genetic Counselling And Testing
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$443,946.00
Summary
I am a psychologist by background, and my research program focuses on the psychological impact of genetic counselling and testing for adult-onset disorders, in particular cancer susceptibility; psychological adjustment of those at risk for adult-onset disorders; and the design and evaluation of interventions in the genetic counselling setting, in particular the use of decision aids as an innovative means of patient education.
A Multi-national Trial To Predict Treatment Response In Subtypes Of Depression
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$387,489.00
Summary
Treatment of MDD using trial and error can have serious consequences. It can prolong the patient’s suffering (depression is associated with substantial morbidity, and mortality), prolong their absence from work and other productive activity and increase the burden on their family-carers. This multi-national study will collect genetics, brain function and behavioural data from a large number of participants, allowing for sensitive predictors of response to be determined.
Improving Bionic Device Safety And Performance With Conductive Hydrogels
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$425,048.00
Summary
Bionic devices are being developed to treat a variety of neural disorders including blindness. Conductive hydrogels (CHs) are a new soft material developed by the CI to improve device performance and safety. This project will explore CH technologies with an aim of producing flexible organic electronics for high resolution devices, such as the bionic eye. Collaboration will be sought through industry, academia and clinical researchers to accelerate technology translation from bench to bedside.
Optimising Respiratory Care Of The Preterm Infant Using Regional Volumetric Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$282,086.00
Summary
Preterm birth is defined by the fragile under-developed lung needing to engage in air-breathing. Most preterm babies need respiratory support, but used inappropriately these life-saving therapies can increase the risk of long-term lung injury. This Fellowship will support a program designed to generate clinically meaningful outcomes through molecular, translational and clinical studies founded on strong physiological and biological principles and innovative research techniques.
Improving Lung Protective Mechanical Ventilation In The Newborn Using Regional Lung Mechanics
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$249,130.00
Summary
Premature babies are at risk of severe, and potentially long-term, lung damage. These complications can be minimised if babies lungs are optimally supported from birth. Dr Tingay will examine the influence of different strategies for using mechanical ventilators to help inflate the lung at birth, and their interactions with other therapies used to enhance lung maturity, using exciting new imaging technologies. It will provide new insights into helping vulnerable preterm babies.
Structural And Mechanical Determinants Of Airway Hyperresponsiveness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$415,219.00
Summary
In asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the capacity for airway passages to narrow is increased which limits airflow in and out of the lung and contributes to disease severity. The aim of this project is to identify the underlying physiological abnormalities producing the increased narrowing capacity. The investigations will focus on the role of the airway smooth muscle and epithelial layers that are widely implicated in driving the increased narrowing response, but for which the ev ....In asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the capacity for airway passages to narrow is increased which limits airflow in and out of the lung and contributes to disease severity. The aim of this project is to identify the underlying physiological abnormalities producing the increased narrowing capacity. The investigations will focus on the role of the airway smooth muscle and epithelial layers that are widely implicated in driving the increased narrowing response, but for which the evidence remains circumstantial.Read moreRead less