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Exciting Milestone: $18.8 Million Boost for the National One Stop Shop for Clinical Trials and Health Research I am immensely proud to share a significant achievement that's been years in the making. Thanks to the relentless dedication and hard work of the Clinical Trials Project Reference Group, now called the Inter-Governmental Policy Reform Group (IGPRG), $18.8 million has been secured to advance the National One Stop Shop for clinical trials and health research. This initiative, a testament to the transformative power of collaboration, represents a significant step forward for health and medical research in Australia. The journey to this point has been filled with persistent efforts, deep and broad consultations, detailed negotiations, and an unwavering commitment to listening and understanding the needs within our sector (too many to mention but for one example the R&D Taskforce). A commitment to remain steadfast, undeterred by challenges, and focused on strategic objectives has paid off, and it's time to move forward at full speed. For more details on this groundbreaking initiative, visit [Transforming Health and Medical Research in Australia](https://lnkd.in/gbENUpic).

Save the dates in your diary, 10th and 11th October 2024! Join us at the 11th Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Hybrid Conference in Nottingham, where credible international and national speakers will come together once again to share their expertise and experience. With live streaming and interactive sessions, you can access 11 hours of quality CPD content over 2 days. Plus, recordings will be available until April 2025. Take advantage of the early bird registration fees to book your place as a delegate. You can choose to attend the conference in-person or online with flexibility. Doctors currently working in Low-income (L-I) and Lower-middle income (L-MI) countries (according to the World Bank) are eligible for reduced delegate fees, starting from £25. Specialist doctors working in Europe (not UK or ROI) and not included in the list of L-I & LM-I countries, receive reduced delegate fees, starting from £55. Check out the list of countries here: https://lnkd.in/etzmz5Dw This year's conference will cover a range of topics and themes, including a keynote lecture on "Does cancer mean imminent death?", 'How to run a large international trial', 'Martha's rule implementation', 'Barriers to the implementation of prehab', 'Streamlining the weaning process: Is weaning an art or a science?', and many more. Delegates can also present their QI, audit, research, safety, management, and leadership activities in our poster session and join our poster competition with potential for cash prizes and an opportunity to present to the conference. Register now and submit your abstracts at https://lnkd.in/dDuswtn. For sponsorship opportunities and further inquiries, please email info@midlandsmedicalconferences.org.

Scientists & physicians in #academicmedicine pioneer discoveries and innovations, bringing them from the laboratory bench to the patient bedside. The advances that come from this research, much of which is supported in part by federal agencies, lead to new cures, preventive interventions, diagnostics, and treatments for disease that improve the lives of millions of patients. At the AAMC, we guide our members to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and to champion an environment in which medical discovery can flourish. From foundational science to clinical applications, a strong commitment to discovery benefits people everywhere, and federal policies that promote a thriving national research agenda are key to this goal. https://ow.ly/lPHX50R5IBX #MedResearchMatters #BenchtoBedside #medschool #teachinghospital

AAMRI has delivered a cost-viable, sustainable plan to the Federal Government to establish a program to support the full costs of research for MRFF-funded grants. Importantly, these funds are already available. Currently, Australia’s medical research funding system is leaving scientists without sufficient funds to cover the full costs of undertaking their research. “Being able to meet these costs is critical to seeing high-quality medical research continue in this country. The growing gap between what Government grants actually pay for and the additional funding required to deliver the research is running institutes further and further into deficit.” explained AAMRI President, Prof Liz Hartland. 💡 What's our solution? AAMRI is advocating for a Government-funded support program for the MRFF - like the Independent Research Institutes Infrastructure Support Scheme (IRIISS) model that exists for NHMRC-funded research. 💰 How will this be paid for? The Future Fund’s Board of Guardians, who oversee investments from the MRFF, determined in Oct 2023 that the max. annual distribution for research grants in 2024-25 is $973M. However, the amount to be distributed in the 2024-25 FY is $650M, meaning there’s up to $323 million in funding available that hasn’t been allocated. AAMRI delivered its plan, on behalf of our sector, as part of our submission to the Gov’s 2024-25 budget, which will be handed down on 14 May 2024. We look forward to working with the Government on our plan to reform Australia’s medical research funding system and secure the future for our medical research institutes. More on this to come! Read our plan: https://lnkd.in/gsD4vU8h #medicalresearch #funding #supportourinstitutes #fullresearchcost

The Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiative by the Australian Government. This grant aims to support innovative health and medical research projects that have the potential to transform clinical practice and improve health outcomes for Australians. #medicalresearch #health #medicalinnovation #mrff #healthinnovation

The Power of Clinical Research: Science Shaping the Future! May 20th is celebrated as International Clinical Trials Day. This day commemorates James Lind, who is recognized for conducting the first controlled clinical trial in 1747. Lind's work laid the foundation for modern clinical research and demonstrated the importance of systematic testing in medical practice. By comparing the effects of different treatments on sailors suffering from scurvy, he established a scientific method that continues to guide clinical trials today. International Clinical Trials Day aims to highlight the crucial role of clinical research in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. It underscores the importance of clinical trials in developing new treatments, medications, and health technologies. By raising awareness, the day seeks to inform the public about the benefits and processes of clinical research, promoting greater understanding and participation in clinical trials. Additionally, this day is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of patients who participate in clinical trials, as well as the healthcare professionals and researchers who conduct these studies. Events and seminars held worldwide on this day focus on educating the public about the ethical standards, safety protocols, and significance of clinical trials in bringing innovative healthcare solutions to the market. #ClinicalTrialsDay #WorldClinicalTrialsDay #ClinicalResearch #MedicalResearch #JamesLind #InnovativeHealthcare #MedicalAdvancements #ClinicalTrials #ResearchMatters #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #ClinicalStudies #HealthResearch #Fibula #FibulaHEALTH #FibulaCRO #FibulaResearch

Let the clinical trial begin! 🚀 We can announce the long-awaited news: the pre-clinical usability study on DINO by Paperbox will be carried out together with Gemelli Digital Medicine & Health — GDMH spin-off of Gemelli IRCCS, one of the most important hospitals in Italy. This collaboration represents a significant step towards the revolution in the early identification of Specific Learning Disorders (#SLD) in children and an important milestone towards achieving our goal: to be able to put on the market a valid, functioning and certified medical device! In fact, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of DINO in monitoring behavioral parameters such as attention and spatial ability with the use of screens and video games, to demonstrate how beneficial they can be, visibly improving traditional practices! In this collaboration, the Hospital will provide multi-specialised resources, including regulatory and medical expertise to guide the clinical protocol, collect and analyze clinical data, coordinate study activities and publish clinical studies.  The Principal Investigator for this study is professor daniela chieffo, associate professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a renowned authority in clinical psychology at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS whom we are proud to have at our side on this journey. On Paperbox side the study will be coordinated by Giacomo Pratesi and Alice Ravizza as Product Technical Director and PRRC respectively. Stay tuned for updates on the project's progress and in the meantime, explore further details on this initiative at www.paperbox.health . Alfredo Cesario Stefano Patarnello Francesco Esposito Rebecca Iacopini Francesco Trovato Francesco Garosci #digitalmedicine #SLD #digitalhealth #artificialintelligence

I am pleased to share this systematic review methodology focused on diagnostic accuracy studies, developed in collaboration with the team from the Research Unit of Nursing Science Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome. This study is of particular relevance given the importance of diagnostic accuracy studies in the context of clinical practice. The specific methodology aims to consolidate and critically analyze existing evidence, thereby contributing to informed clinical decisions based on solid evidence. #DiagnosticAccuracy #SystematicReview #NursingScience #EvidenceBasedPractice https://lnkd.in/dPfBd8Qe

Joining a research study or clinical trial can involve a lot of alphabet soup for the patient given all the complexity involved.  As noted in a recent #ACRP blog post, a new initiative from The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center is aiming to provide a glossary of common clinical research terms for use by research professionals and patients alike: https://lnkd.in/duSeQd_8   At Chartis, we strive to work with research leaders to keep patients at the center of their care, including best practices on participant-facing communication and study design.  We’re here to strategize on best practices and how to implement in your organization.    #ClinicalTrials #HealthLiteracy #ClinicalResearch  

📣 Do you want to explore the capacity and potential for commercial research in Emergency Medicine settings? 🔎 Did you know that UK Emergency Medicine provides an unparalleled environment for acute healthcare research? Emergency Medicine (EM) has a complex and diverse clinical enterprise with a vast patient turnover which offers a significant opportunity for commercial research activity. Research activities can harness these resources to both optimise rapid large-scale evaluation of existing and developing technologies, and to offer new areas for innovation driven by the need to meet consistently increasing healthcare demands. 🗣 Join us on Thursday 23 May, in central London at the College's Industry Research Symposium to learn, network and collaborate with those interested in advancing emergency care through innovative research and industry partnerships. The day includes: ✅ Opportunities for 1-to-1 discussions with senior EM researchers and academics ✅ Presentation from Professor Lucy Chappell looking at the Department of Health and Social Care on Industrial Research Strategy ✅ Sessions exploring exemplar EM industry research collaborations, the future of acute and emergency care research, innovation networks, and investment approaches and opportunities in EM research 💻 Book now and use the discount code RCEMLINKEDIN for a 50% discount on standard ticket rates. This discount code expires on Friday 12 April. ➡ https://bit.ly/3TgY5aR