Congratulations to two RMH-based recipients of these significant Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Grants.
Brain Tumour | Brain Cancer Survivorship Grant
Prof Kate Drummond, Dr Heidi McAlpine
Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors
“The grant opportunity will allow researchers to develop and demonstrate the impact of an online survivorship platform to better connect patients – and their families and carers – with the health care teams providing treatment. The platform will also allow patients to connect with other survivors to share experiences and support each other."
MRFF Funding $2,600,00
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Stroke | The Stroke Golden Hour - Australian Stroke Alliance
Prof Stephen Davis, Prof Geoffrey Donnan
Delivering urgent stroke care on the roads and in the air
"The Stroke Golden Hour project [aims] to develop lightweight brain scanners that can be carried in ambulances. This will allow ambulance officers to provide rapid diagnosis and treatment to stroke victims, saving lives and reducing disability."
MRFF Funding $40,000,000
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Thank you to The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Federal Minister for Health, for these MRFF Grant announcements.
Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors – 23 March 2021
A media release about the Australian Government providing $2.6 million to researchers at the University of Melbourne to use the latest information technology to improve the lives of people who have survived brain cancer.
$100 million for major advances in medical research technology – 26 February 2021
A media release about the Australian Government investing $100 million into the development of new technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment of stroke, epilepsy and lung disease, including COVID-19.