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Cardiac Research
Inhibition of inflammation prevents aortic rupture
Contribution of phosphodiesterase enzymes to beta-blocker effects in human heart failure
Comparison of drugs that thin the blood during angioplasty
Comparing CT scan with ultrasound in determining coronary artery blockages
Alteration of growth factors in stem cells and vascular cells associated with the development of aor
Aortic aneurysm and atherosclerosis – cause and effect relationship
Omega-3 fatty acids to protect the heart
Evaluation of a community-based cardiac service for Indigenous people
Towards reducing heart disease by peptide vaccines
Vascular progenitor cell regulation and aortic aneurysm
Vaccination against rheumatic heart disease
The role of TGF-beta signalling abnormalities in aortic aneurysm development
Does exercise improve outcomes in patients following hospital care for heart failure?
Critical Care Research
Towards a sheep model of transfusion reactions
The SAVE Trial
A study to determine if C5a receptor antagonist can reduce inflammation in donor lungs and lung reci
Does the use of high flow nasal oxygen therapy improve lung function after open heart surgery in obe
Design and evaluation of new cannulae for bi-ventricular assist devices
ECMO, blood transfusion and trace elements
How does the position of the patient and different airway suctioning techniques affect the breathing
Development of the BiVACOR BiVAD magnetic suspension system
Transfusion Reaction Model
Position and techniques for artificial ventilation
Investigation of the drug tezosentan for improvement in heart function in donor hearts
Long-term survival after Intensive Care Unit admission
Development of the BiVACOR BiVAD magnetic suspension system
Performance testing of an innovative artificial heart
How cardiac surgery without pumps affects neutrophils
Development of mock circulation loop for testing cardiovascular device prototypes
Measurement of antibiotics in the lung tissue administered by the inhaled route, using a specialised
General Medicine Research
Dietary intervention to prevent cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular changes in a high-carbohydrate/high-fat diet in rats
Gene delivery for therapy and renal protection
Mental Health Research
Investigation of cognitive remediation for people with schizophrenia
Equipment Funded
Orthopaedic Research
A novel early intervention of osteoarthritis treatment
Pre surgery testing for the risk of heart attack after total hip replacement
Bone and cartilage interaction during osteoarthritis
New insights into cartilage degradation: Towards improved methodologies for diagnosis of osteoarthri
Thoracic Research
Electronic nose to diagnose lung disease in high risk groups
Discovery of active new drugs in malignant mesothelioma
Lung cancer microRNA molecules
Haemochromatosis gene mutations modify disease severity in cystic fibrosis
Genes that cause lung cancer
The use of an electronic nose to detect chronic lung disease
Preventing the effects of air pollution in the lungs
Identification of the different pathways associated with fibrosis formation after lung transplant
Airborne infection transport in hospitals
Stem cells for chronic lung transplant rejection
Emphysema severity genes
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Recent Funding Snapshot
In 2012 we have awarded nearly $1.5 million in research grant funding.
This includes:
$183,789.08 for 20 Project Grants (Novice Researcher)
$28,756.10 for 8 Small Equipment Grants
$141,243.90 for 6 Large Equipment Grants
$1,132,924.46 for 14 Project Grants (Experienced Researcher)
Total grant funding awarded in 2011: $1,486,713.54
The Foundation also has multi-year research funding agreements with Baulderstone, Q Invest and Kedron Wavell Services Club to support research happening at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Find out more about these partnerships.
Advances in medicine are only possible through medical research. The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation provides funding to research projects conducted at or in conjunction with The Prince Charles Hospital. The Foundation has provided more than $12 million to research projects through our annual research funding program.
Medical research is changing lives every day. Over ten years, a properly resourced research team can make dramatic discoveries and develop new treatments, new procedures, new vaccines, and new diagnosis methods that will change lives in our lifetime.
Find out more about our current research projects, which include cardiac, thoracic, critical care, mental health and more.
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The biennial Woolcock Memorial Lecture gives researchers the opportunity to learn from their peers.
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The Foundation has established a number of successful partnerships.
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