In the realm of medical research, every breakthrough is a step towards better understanding and treating complex conditions. Westmead Hospital Foundation, with the help of the Research and Education Network, is proud to announce the awarding of grants to multiple research projects for heart disease and cancer treatments.
The Marjorie Clarke Cancer Award
for research into cancer in Memory of Lynette Corbin
Dr. Won-Hee Yoon
Pre- and post-treatment profile of circulating immune cells in clear cell ovarian cancer
Dr. Won-Hee Yoon, a first-year PhD student in Gynaecological Oncology Research, has been awarded an annual grant top up of $2,500 by the foundation for their specialised research into patients both pre- and post-treatment of ovarian cancer.
The Brenda Myrtle Grech Heart Research Award
for Heart Research
Tiffany Ellis
Perspectives on secondary prevention in the early phase of recovery in people hospitalised with acute coronary syndrome
Tiffany Ellis, a dedicated physiotherapist and early career researcher, is delving into the realm of digital discharge education for secondary prevention of heart disease following acute coronary syndrome. With a focus on in-hospital strategies, Ellis has been awarded $7,528.05 for her work which seeks to prevent the progression of heart disease in individuals after a heart attack.
Dr. Sonali Munot
Innovative approach to engaging the general public in learning to respond to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
Dr. Sonali Munot, a seasoned researcher with a strong background in public health, leads a project aiming to engage and educate the general public in responding to cardiac arrests. Her innovative approach has been allocated $103,805.95, and aligns with the broader goal of improving community awareness and training in basic life support.
The Joyce Anderson Lymphoedema Research Award
for Lymphoedema Research
David Goltsman
FLARES Trial in Melanoma Surgery
The FLARES trial aims to revolutionize melanoma surgery by targeting the sentinel node in which helps to identify the lymph nodes that are at the highest risk for cancer. David Gotsman and his team has been allocated $62,761 for their Fluorescence-Guided Lymphatic Sentinel Node Excision vs. Patent Blue study.
Lydia Natsis
Pilot of a Speech Pathology led lymphoedema service for head and neck cancer patients
Lydia Natsis, a seasoned Senior Speech Pathologist at Westmead Hospital and Clinical Lead for ENT/Head and Neck Oncology services across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is granted $80,000 to pilot a Speech Pathology-led lymphoedema service for head and neck cancer patients.
The Joyce Anderson Palliative Care Research Award
for Palliative Care Research
Rosemary Habib and Adnan Nagrial
Closing the gap between survivorship and palliative care — a patient-centred approach
Rosemary Habib and Adnan Nagrial from the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Westmead Hospital, secured $71,508 for their project that aims to focus on the care of the patients in palliative care. This initiative holds promise for enhancing the quality of life for cancer survivors.
The Ronald Atkins Prostate Cancer Research Award
for the purpose of reserach into Prostate Cancer
Annette Haworth
Development of a 3D map of prostate cancer radioresistance for personalised prostate cancer radiation therapy
Current Director of Radiation Oncology Medical Physics in the Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Annette Haworth, received a substantial allocation of $244,000. Their project focuses on developing a 3D map of prostate cancer radioresistance that creates pathways for prostate cancer patients to have a more personalised and effective treatment.
Peter Wong
The effect of romosozumab compared to enteric-coated risedronate (Actonel ECTM) on bone mineral density in men commencing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer — a pilot study
Side effects of cancer therapy can be one of the most challenging aspects of treatment for patients. Peter Wong, Head of the Department of Rheumatology in the WSLHD, and his research team received $244,000 to pilot a study that looks to combat the side effects of long-term use of androgen deprivation therapy in bone mineral density.
