NHMRC Grant for Reducing the Burden of Chronic Wounds
Dr Michelle Barakat-Johnson has been awarded $1.5 million NHMRC partnership grant to undertake a study to improve patient outcomes and reduce the hidden burden of chronic wounds.The project also includes s Dr Astrid Frotjold and Professor Kate White.
Our work is closely aligned with the research activities of the faculty, conducted across the following major areas:
We lead research in cancer and supportive care with a focus on improving the experience for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. To achieve this we work with cancer, haematology, and palliative care nurses in the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) and across NSW to support their research in this area. In addition, we work directly with those impacted by cancer, both patients and family, to develop new approaches to reduce the impact of cancer and its treatment.
Partly funded by SLHD, we are a consortium of Sydney Nursing School and Daffodil Centre researchers, bringing together the school's strength in cancer, haematology, and palliative care research with centres of excellence in clinical cancer care.
Our research is conducted under four themes:
Key staff
I-HARP is a unique model of care, funded by the Australian government, that aims to help older people with dementia remain healthy and independent in their own homes.
The program combines a range of proven health care strategies into a comprehensive intervention delivered at home. I-HARP clinicians work closely with the person with dementia and their carer to provide client-directed and client-centred care and support.
StepUp for Dementia Research is a research participation and engagement service, a “one-stop shop” that connects individuals – both with and without dementia – with researchers conducting studies into dementia prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and cure. We make it easier for the brightest minds in research to connect with people willing to donate their time. StepUp for Dementia Research is the flagship initiative of a program called Connect Dementia Research Australia (CDR-A).
StepUp for Dementia Research is now live. Sign up at our website.
For more information, contact stepup.research@sydney.edu.au
Early implementation of StepUp for Dementia Research is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health.
Empowering health through innovative nutrition and dietetics research, dedicated to enhancing wellbeing, advancing public health, and championing sustainable food practices for diverse communities.
The Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group group conducts research under four themes:
Learn more about the Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group
Sydney Nursing School is proud to partner with the following organisations and governments, ensuring that our research is sustained at a global standard.
Associate Professor Jennifer Fraser, Academic Lead Research Education
