Victoria Shines in Health and Medical Research
Research institutes and universities in Victoria led the field in the biggest ever investment in health and medical research, the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, announced on 17 October 2011.
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17 October 2011
Research institutes and universities in Victoria led the field in the biggest ever investment in health and medical research, the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, announced today.
The Gillard Labor Government is providing $673.7 million for 1,140 grants to support researchers, research projects and research institutions Australia-wide.
472 researchers, research projects and research institutions in Victoria will receive grants of $278.2 million, 41.2 per cent of the total national funding, through the National Health and Medical Research Council.
This investment will ensure that Victoria stays at the forefront of work that expands the frontiers of health and medical research.
“These grants support Victoria’s research community to continue to do what they do so well – making cutting edge discoveries that improve the diagnosis, treatment and cure of illnesses that touch all Australians,” Mr Butler said.
“Our investment will ensure that young researchers have a solid foundation for their career, experienced researchers can run innovative research projects and clinicians can integrate their clinical skills into research practice.
“The Gillard Labor Government is committed to supporting Australia’s role as the clever country. That is why the Government continues to fund health and medical research at record levels.”
Victorian researchers funded in this announcement include specialists in mental disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, eye health and older people’s health.
- Professor Robyn Guymer at the Centre for Eye Research will receive $782,390 to investigate the use of a laser treatment in preventing vision loss from age related macular degeneration (AMD). As the leading cause of blindness in over 50’s, slowing the progression of AMD has the potential to benefit many thousands of Australians and result in substantial healthcare savings.
- Dr Felice Jacka of Deakin University will receive $292,900 to research mental disorders in men and the role of diet. Following on from her successful research into women’s mental health, Dr Jacka will determine the extent to which diet quality is linked to depression and anxiety in men.
- Dr Michelle Callisaya of Monash University will receive $176,935 to research the links between cognition and gait (walking style) to determine whether early gait changes are an indicator of future dementia and falls.
- Professor Michael Parker of St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research will receive $536,010 to examine the structure of Alzheimer’s disease proteins to better understand the molecular mechanisms of the disease and the design of drugs to combat the problem.
For more information, please contact the Minister's Office on (02) 6277 7280
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