Four Faculty of Medicine researchers are among UQ academics who have received more than $10.2 million through 6 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) schemes to address gaps in health and medical research.
The 9 UQ projects include research to improve physical activity in people living with a stoma, support patients and carers transitioning home after a brain injury, and reduce vaping among adolescents.
MRFF 2023 Clinician Researchers: Applied Research in Health
- Professor Ranjeny Thomas from the Frazer Institute will lead research to advance understanding of the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle and resilience program to improve outcomes for patients with new-onset rheumatoid arthritis.
MRFF 2023 Early to Mid-Career Researchers
- Dr Arutha Kulasinghe from the Frazer Institute will lead a study to improve metabolic spatial analysis of lung cancer.
MRFF 2023 Chronic Respiratory Conditions
- Associate Professor Lisa Kaminskas from the School of Biomedical Sciences will lead research to develop nanoparticle gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients.
MRFF 2023 Consumer-Led Research
- Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski from the Child Health Research Centre will collaborate with families on the development of a Cerebral Palsy Knowledge, Advocacy Skills, and Support program to improve patient outcomes through the NDIS.
