Medicine and Health - University of Sydney

🎉 We have launched our Biomanufacturing Incubator, aimed at pairing cell biologists who work across vascular systems, facial reconstruction, eyesight, dentistry and diabetes with bioprinting experts to plug them into a “biomanufacturing way of thinking”.    The multidisciplinary initiative aims to unify areas around University of Sydney already independently working in the field and will be led by cardiovascular bioengineer Professor Steven Wise and biomedicine researcher Khoon Lim.   “If you’re going to move towards making an off-the-shelf pancreas or a place where beta cells can grow and cure diabetes, you need engineers and chemists, but you also need the best diabetes people,” said Professor Wise.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gYGfKtaw #LeadershipForGood #Incubator

Congratulations to Dr Dongang Wang and Dr Geng Zhan on being named recipients of the MS Australia Incubator grant, an award designed to test novel concepts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research.   Both are building on Dr Geng’s primary PhD research into using large language models to predict MS disease progression.   The progression of disability in MS is complex and difficult to predict, particularly over short timeframes.   There is still a lack of biological signs (biomarkers) that can accurately predict the progression of MS, which hinders the implementation of individualised MS treatment plans.    This research aims to develop a tool that can be easily implemented to facilitate early tailored treatment and improve long-term clinical outcomes.   Find out more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gmy_-NA9 #LeadershipForGood Brain and Mind Centre

Today we celebrate the first inaugural Cancer Nurses Day established by the Cancer Nurses Society Of Australia (CNSA).     🩺 Cancer Nurses Day recognises the ongoing contribution of 7,500 cancer nurses nationwide.     Professor Kate Prof white and Ms Shannon Philp have dedicated their careers to clinical practice, education and research in cancer nursing.      Their current research seeks to enhance care for an older person impacted by a cancer diagnosis, address the hidden impacts of cancer treatment on sexual health and improve outcomes for women through a nurse delivered colposcopy service.     🔗 Learn more about the research of Professor Kate White https://lnkd.in/dcQ6nuKG 🔗 Learn more about the research of Ms Shannon Philp https://lnkd.in/dcsRbKCZ    #cancernursesday Chris O'Brien Lifehouse 

Are you a recent graduate considering your career options? Pursue a career in diagnostic radiography with our two-year Master of Diagnostic Radiography 🩻 Open to graduates from health and non-health backgrounds, you will gain real-world, hands-on experience required for diagnostic radiography practice. Become a radiographer and work with innovative imaging technology to provide diagnosis and treatment options for patients. Commonwealth Supported Places are available. Discover our Master of Diagnostic Radiography or start your application: https://lnkd.in/g2d8KWvE

Congratulations to Professor Ramon Z. Shaban who has received funding from the Australian Government's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for research into improving infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes. Professor Shaban has been awarded $745K for his project aimed at establishing standards for the governance, program elements and practice of infection prevention and control in residential aged care in Australia.   “Aged care standards require all residential aged care homes (RACHs) to appoint a designated infection control professional (ICP),” explains Professor Shaban.   “Our work supports this mandate by developing the evidence base for infection prevention and control in RACHs.   “We will establish standards for the essential elements and governance arrangements for IPC programs in RACHs, and the practice and competency for ICPs in RACHs.”   This project is part of the NHMRC’s Targeted Call for Research (TCR): Improving infection prevention and control in residential aged care homes 2023 scheme that aims to develop a solid evidence base to inform how existing measures and practices can be adapted to suit the unique environment of residential aged cares homes.   Find out more about Dr Ramon Shaban: https://lnkd.in/g3s-FVJk

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Thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? Our Master of Occupational Therapy will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality healthcare and change lives.     Open to graduates from health and non-health backgrounds, you will learn to work with clients to help them participate fully in life by focusing on their strengths.     Graduate in just two years as an accredited occupational therapist in Australia and help people with disabilities, recovering from injury or with ongoing conditions to overcome barriers.     Commonwealth Supported Places are available.     Discover our Master of Occupational Therapy or start your application: https://lnkd.in/gdceppHd

Eight final year Bachelor of Nursing students undertook their two-week community nursing placement in Phnom Penh, Cambodia last month. 🇰🇭 Our students collaborated with students from the University of Puthisastra, exchanging information about their respective countries, healthcare systems, and nursing schools through presentations and group discussions. They were also given the opportunity to tour the nursing school, participate in clinical skills laboratories, and learn about Cambodia’s culture and history. Throughout the placement, our students provided over a hundred child health checks at New Smile of Hope orphanage and two different primary schools. They also prepared and provided health education to large groups of children and adults at Cambodian Children's Fund housing and the Children’s Restaurant which provides meals for homeless children. An incredibly transformative learning opportunity and experience for our nursing students! #SydneyNursingSchool

Yesterday, Professor Deborah Bateson AM from The Daffodil Centre*, Professor Kirsten Black from Medicine and Health - University of Sydney, Professor Prof Marion Saville AM from the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer met with the Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, during a country visit discuss cervical cancer elimination during a country visit for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade funded Australia Award Fellowships round 18 program supporting training in sexual and reproductive health. *a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney #talofa #AustraliaAwards #LeadershipForGood #USYD

Last week we welcomed NSW Minister for Medical Research, The Hon. David Harris MP and Dr Jean-Frederic Levesque, Deputy Secretary of Clinical Innovation and Research at the NSW Ministry of Health to our Camperdown campus. A great opportunity to showcase some of the University’s world class facilities and research housed in the Susan Wakil Health Building, including: 🌡️ The climate chamber that allows environmental parameters to be precisely controlled for heat and health research 🏃 Our Biomechanics Lab that uses 3-dimensional industry-leading motion capture technology to capture movements in every detail for research in human movement, sports science and much more Our visitors also viewed the construction site for the new Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), guided by Professor Simon Ringer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure), Professor Antoine van Oijen, Associate Dean (Research) and acting Chief Executive of Sydney Local Health District Graeme Loy. The SBA is a visionary partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government which will see two new biomedical research buildings come to life in 2027, physically connecting the University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for the first time in our 140-year partnership. The SBA will tackle some of our most complex health challenges, including cancer, vision, cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases, and position Sydney as a global leader in biomedical research. David Meddows, Kim Sutherland, Robyn Ward, Professor Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE, Kirsten Andrews, Ollie Jay, Suzi Edwards