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Issue #274 March 2008NOTE: Items for inclusion into the weekly Medicine E-Bulletin are to be emailed to ebulletin@med.monash.edu.au no later than 5 pm Fridays. ContentsDean's Awards for Excellence 2007The following received the Dean's Awards for Excellence 2007, and presentations were made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Larkins, at a meeting of Faculty Board on 5 March 2008: Back row in photo: Dr. Dana Hutchinson (Research), Dr. Janet Macaulay (Education) Faculty Board congratulated these members on their awards. Attached Files: all.jpeg 234946 Bytes | Contents | Round 1/2008 - Postgraduate Publications AwardsRound 1/2008 of the Postgraduate Publications Awards (PPA) has been announced by the Monash Research Graduate School. The PPA is designed to encourage research degree candidates to disseminate their research findings to a wider audience through publication in professional journals or books. The PPA provides a living allowance for up to 12 weeks for research students whose theses are under examination and wish to use that time to write articles or books based upon their thesis.
The original application and EIGHT copies should be submitted to: Research Degrees Office For further information or questions, contact Research.Degrees@med.monash.edu.au or 9902 0046. Attached Files: PPA round 1-2008 Faculty form.doc 114176 Bytes | Contents | The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science - 2008 NominationsThe 2008 nomination round is now open and will close on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 17:00 AEST The Prime Minister's Prize for Science is awarded for an outstanding specific achievement in any area of science advancing human welfare or benefiting society in the areas of physical, chemical, biological and technological sciences, mathematics and engineering. The Prime Minister's Prize for Science comprises a gold medallion and lapel pin, and a grant of $300,000. The Prime Minister's Prize for Science may be awarded to an individual or jointly (up to four individuals) in a collaborative or team effort. There are no restrictions as to when the achievement was accomplished, however nominees (either single or collective) should be currently active in research. The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year and The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year are awarded to scientists at an early stage in their careers. Each of these prizes is awarded for an outstanding achievement in science that advances, or has the potential to advance, human welfare or benefits society. Each comprises a silver medallion and lapel pin, and a grant of $50,000. For further information please visit http://www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize
| Contents | Montel Williams MS Foundation - Research GrantsThe sponsor is soliciting applications from research institutions and entities worldwide whose projects seek to alleviate the symptoms of MS, and ultimately work toward a cure. Grants have ranged from $26,000 to $100,000; most grants are in the $30-$40,000 range and are renewable. Closing dates: | Contents | World Anti-Doping Agency - Research Grants 2008The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Health, Medical and Research Committee (HMRC) has identified relevant areas of research in the field of anti-doping, in particular those related to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sports WADA promotes and funds, on a yearly basis, scientific projects in the anti-doping field covering the development or optimization of analytical tools for the detection and/or quantification of doping substances or methods as well as the pharmacology and physiological effects of specific substances or group of substances on athletic performance. Visit the WADA website for application form and further information Closing dates: | Contents | Pfizer Australia - Neuro Science Research GrantsNSR is designed to offer young medically-qualified neuroscientists the opportunity to obtain funds to conduct their own state of the art research, benefiting the Australian Medical community and contributing to our knowledge of neuroscience. Neuroscience Research Grants are open to Australian medical graduates who have obtained specialist qualifications within the last five years, or are currently in advanced training, or have returned to research after an appropriate break. Proposals considered will be for basic and clinical research across the broad field of neuroscience including, but not necessarily confined to: Psychiatry; Pain Medicine; and Neurology The grants will be up to $55,000 (including GST) and is provided for a period of one year http://www.nsrgrants.com.au/default.html Closing dates: | Contents | Australian Cancer Research Foundation - Research GrantsThe Foundation seeks to support all aspects of cancer research. This includes, but is not limited to, cell or molecular biology, epidemiology, prevention and drug development. As there are already sources of funding for supporting ongoing research projects education and training (through other established cancer agencies and NHMRC), the ACRF is focussed on providing capital grants for the establishment of national facilities and enterprises. The Foundation exists to support research groups of outstanding potential in new and sustainable enterprises that will promote synergies, provide unique platforms, and provide opportunities for leverage of funding. Besides excellence of research, it is also important to demonstrate clarity of vision and planning, strong committed leadership, and experienced management. http://www.acrf.com.au/page/cancer_research_grants.html Closing dates: | Contents | ROTRF and JDRFI Initiative - Call for Grant ApplicationsJoint Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI) Initiative - Call for Grant Applications Research Areas Considered: Transplantation approaches to human type 1 diabetes; Islet transplantation (incl. deceased donor islets) for therapeutic use in type 1 diabetic patients; Development of new approaches (incl. stem cell transplantation) for improvements of graft survival and/or of long-term immunosuppression in type 1 diabetic patients llular engineering (incl. gene therapy) for therapeutic use in human transplantation relevant to types 1 diabetes; Investigations of alternative sources of pancreatic islets/beta cells for use in transplantation; Quantification and functional determination of islets/beta cells for use in replacement therapy. Click here to obtain further information | Contents | Baxter Healthcare - Extramural Grant Program (EGP) - Renal Discoveries - Letter of Intent to applyThe object of this grant is to stimulate and support research in the fields of dialytic therapies, chronic kidney disease, and co-morbidities associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with the goal of improving the quality of life and reducing mortality of patients with kidney disease. A maximum of USD$125,000 per year for three years (including institutional overhead not to exceed 20%) will be awarded to each 2008 grant winner Visit the Website for further information Submit to Baxter Healthcare See Monash Submission Requirements | Contents | Alzheimer's Australia Research's 2008 Dementia Grants ProgramAAR is happy to be offering a wide range of research grants in 2008 including travel grants, grants focusing on dementia care and grants for new researchers and is encouraging quality applications from all around Research Grants
Travel Grants
Postgraduate Scholarships
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Applications for Research and Travel Grants will close 25 April 2008. Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are now open and close on 28 April 2008. Postgraduate Scholarship applications will close 31 October 2008. Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250 | Contents | Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)Clinical Intervention Awards for Parkinson's Disease 2008 The goal of the program is to support novel or critical clinical intervention trials of promising therapeutic approaches that can significantly and fundamentally improve treatments for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) The 2008 program is a modified continuation of MJFF’s annual Clinical Discovery Awards program. Visit the MJFF website for further information and the application process | Contents | Australian Federation of University Women Vic-Scholarship Program 2008The scholarships listed below are offered only to female students who are enrolled at Victorian universities, or at the Victorian campuses of the William and Elizabeth Fisher Scholarship $4000, two Bursaries $1500 each and International Scholarship $2000 for female students enrolled in 2008 in a postgraduate research degree. AFUW-Vic Scholarship $2500 and two Bursaries $1000 each for a female student enrolled in 2008 in a postgraduate coursework degree. Mature age will be a preferential factor. F.D. Daniels Scholarship $3000 and two Bursaries $1500 each for female students enrolled in 2008 in an honours year of an undergraduate degree. Other scholarships are also available for undergraduate students. Closing date: 31 March 2008 For further information please refer to: www.vicnet.net.au/~afuwvic | Contents | 2008 Scholarship Supplement for a student with a disability or long-term medical conditionClosing Date: Wednesday 26 March, 2008 The award is intended to assist a postgraduate research student with a disability or long-term medical condition with the extra expenses incurred during the pursuit of their degree. For further information please refer to: www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/ | Contents | Heart & Mind: Psychogenic Cardiovascular DiseasePrato, Tuscany, Italy The Baker Heart Research Institute, together with Monash University is proud to announce the inaugural “Heart and Mind” conference, to be held in the delightful Tuscan town of Prato, Italy, in September 3-5, 2008. The Baker Heart Research Institute is Australia’s highest profile and most productive cardiovascular research institute. The commitment of the Institute to the mental stress – coronary heart disease field is evident in the fact that the research of one of four divisions of the institute is confined to this area (see www.baker.edu.au). The conference will have as its centrepoint the link between psychological medicine and cardiovascular disease, delineating the relationship between stress, mental illness and the development and course of heart disease and hypertension. It will showcase the crucial epidemiology, the mediating neural and other mechanisms, and the social and psychological measures applicable to prevention and treatment. There will be invited addresses by international leaders in the field. The target audience will be general practitioners, cardiologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, epidemiologists and social scientists. To find out more information, please clink on the link below: http://www.heartandmind.prato2008.com/ We look forward to seeing you there. With kindest regards, | Contents | New Directions in Leukaemia Research 2008 ConferenceRegistration is now open for the New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference to take place on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia from March 30th to April 2nd 2008. Information, deadlines and conference registration can be found at: www.ndlr2008.com. For further information and conference details, please do not hesitate to contact the following people: | Contents | Sydney Cancer Conference 2008 - 'Research translation: Innovation to practice'Cancer researchers are invited to attend this inaugural conference to be held in Sydney. Date: 25 to 26 July 2008 Venue: Eastern Avenue Auditorium and Lecture Theatre Complex, University of Sydney For further information about the Conference, registration, etc, please click here: http://www.cancerresearch.med.usyd.edu.au/SCC2008/
| Contents | Fetal Therapy: A Clinical and Experimental SymposiumThursday 17th April 2008, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton The Monash University Healthy Start to Life Research Initiative and Southern Health present a multidisciplinary symposium on “Fetal Therapy” as part of Southern Health Research Week. This one day meeting will highlight current and future therapies for fetal disorders, including invasive and non-invasive fetal surveillance, fetal surgery, neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory therapies and uteroplacental vascular manipulation. The program of invited speakers includes paediatric surgeons, obstetricians, sonologists, fetal physiologists and other non-clinical scientists. Further program details are available from: Hayley Dickinson (Hayley.Dickinson@med.monash.edu.au) or Euan Wallace (euan.wallace@med.monash.edu.au) Registration by email to: Lisieux.Jones@med.monash.edu.au Place: Lecture Theatre 2, Monash Medical Centre Time: 09.00-12.00 and 14.30-17.00 (As part of Research Week, the inaugural David de Kretser Lecture “Clear thinking versus wishful thinking” will be delivered by Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University at 12.30, Lecture Theatre 1, MMC)
| Contents | Systems Thinking for Improving Health: Understanding both Process and OutcomePresented by Professor Allan Best, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Canada Attached Files: Allan Best.pdf 326656 Bytes | Contents | MRGS exPERTReplay: Completing Your Thesis on TimeWatch this pre-recorded DVD of this very successful session. Some will argue that the ultimate success or otherwise of a research project is determined in that first vital year of candidature. Our speakers will discuss strategies for getting your project on track, and keeping it there. In particular the development of a well-focused research proposal, progress in the literature review, negotiation of a schedule of regular and structured meetings with your supervisor and a timeframe for completion will be covered. Date: Monday 17 March, 2008 Time: 2:30 – 4 pm Venue: Seminar and Lounge Room, Ground Floor, Building 3E, Clayton Bookings are essential. To book, please visit http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ | Contents | MRGS Workshop 5: MS Word Fundamentals for Thesis WritingThis is a hands-on workshop and will introduce Word 2003 to help you manage your thesis writing. It covers efficient text entry techniques, use and management of page formatting through the use of section breaks, captions, inserting pictures and graphs and how to use introduction to equation editor. Date: Thursday 27 March, 2008 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Venue: Computer Lab, Room G12, Bookings are essential. To book, please visit http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ | Contents | MRGS Workshop 6: MS Word Advanced for Thesis WritingThis is a hands-on workshop for experienced users who are starting to write their theses. This workshop will cover using templates, using a master document, creating an automatic cross-referencing and alternatives to master document. Date: Thursday 27 March, 2008 Bookings are essential. To book, please visit http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ | Contents | The Inaugural AMREP World Health Day SymposiumResearch supporting policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries Monday, 7 April 2008, 8.30am-5pm Coppin Hall, This symposium is hosted by the AMREP* Global Health Research Consortium The symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from academia, research institutes, government agencies and NGOs, to exchange experiences, case-studies and ideas on the links between research and improving health program effectiveness and policy in low- and middle-income countries. Attached Files: World Health Day Draft Program.pdf 34741 Bytes aworld-health-day.pdf 55895 Bytes | Contents | Fetal Therapy: A Clinical and Experimental SymposiumFetal Therapy: A Clinical and Experimental Symposium Thursday 17th April 2008, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton The Monash University Healthy Start to Life Research Initiative and Southern Health present a multidisciplinary symposium on “Fetal Therapy” as part of Southern Health Research Week. This one day meeting will highlight current and future therapies for fetal disorders, including invasive and non-invasive fetal surveillance, fetal surgery, neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory therapies and uteroplacental vascular manipulation. The program of invited speakers includes paediatric surgeons, obstetricians, sonologists, fetal physiologists and other non-clinical scientists. Further program details are available from: Hayley Dickinson (Hayley.Dickinson@med.monash.edu.au) or Euan Wallace (euan.wallace@med.monash.edu.au) Registration by email to: Lisieux.Jones@med.monash.edu.au Place: Lecture Theatre 2, Monash Medical Centre Time: 09.00-12.00 and 14.30-17.00 (As part of Research Week, the inaugural David de Kretser Lecture “Clear thinking versus wishful thinking” will be delivered by Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University at 12.30, Lecture Theatre 1, MMC)
| Contents | POSTGRADUATE LOCKERS AT CAULFIELDAs a result of MPA's successful lobbying, all Caulfield based faculties have contributed to finance lockers for postgraduate use. | Contents | MPA CONVERSATION GROUPS AT CAULFIELD AND CLAYTONThese informal classes are held every Tuesday in semester. They will help postgraduates practice general and academic oral skills, such as expressing an opinion, asking for clarification, getting | Contents | WIN A BOOK VOUCHER & GIFT PACK -- COMPASS COMPETITIONOur first competition of the year is a "Very (VERY) Short Story" competition -- so do whatever you need to get your creative juices flowing and start writing! Entries close 30 March -- see http://mpa.monash.edu.au/compass_online/competitions.html for details. | Contents | CALL FOR POSTGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVES ON UNIVERSITY COMMITTEESBeing a postgraduate representative on one of the university committees is a great way of serving the community, improving your leadership skills and adding that extra "oomph" Currently there are a number of fantastic opportunities to apply for: Inclusive Practices Student Equity Committee For all vacancies, further information and application forms please see the MPA representation page at http://mpa.monash.edu.au/representation/university-committees.html Interested? Need more information? Would like to send in your application? Please email Christiane.Momberg@adm.monash.edu.au | Contents | Welcome and orientation for new postgraduate research studentsWelcome and orientation program for newly enrolled doctoral and masters by research students including an overview of: First year of candidature All research students from all faculties and all campuses are warmly invited to attend. The seminar concludes at 11:25am and will be followed by an information fair, with light refreshments available. Date: Friday, 28 March 2008 Bookings are essential. To book, please visit: If you have difficulties booking, please email David.Bell@adm.monash.edu.au | Contents | New MPA WebsiteThe MPA is excited to announce its brand new website at its brand new (and easy-to-remember) home at mpa.monash Although still partially under construction, the new site is packed with essential information for postgrads, including up to the minute details on seminars and social events. Bookmark www.mpa.monash.edu.au now! | Contents | New MPA Postgraduate Lounge at ClaytonNEW!!! The MPA postgraduate lounge has arrived at Clayton. Located on the first floor of the campus centre, this first class facility includes three small meeting rooms for group work which can be booked, a large comfortable lounge area, a workbench and wireless connection for using your laptop, a large desk for meetings or having your lunch, a kitchenette and newspaper subscriptions. To arrange access and register your ID card please go to http://www.its.monash.edu.au/students/labs/swipe/ Please note: Registration can take up to 5 working days to process before you can access | Contents | On-Line SurveyA PhD student, Ms Nicola Wieland, is undertaking a research project to "examine factors that may influence satisfaction with the doctoral research experience". She is seeking people "in social sciences and in the dissertation writing phase" who would be willing to participate in an on-line survey that should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. Her present study proposes that understanding and applying concepts of supervision, communication and personality can be significant in creating quality research experiences for students in higher education. If you are able to assist Nicola with this project, further details can be found in the document at : http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/centre/introduction_onlinesurvey.doc The on-line survey is at: https://online2.aiias.edu/limesurvey/index.php?sid=41471&lang=en Nicola has been granted ethics clearance by her institution to carry out the survey. | Contents | WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal & VC's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence 2007Congratulations to Dr Michelle Halls from the Department of Pharmacology for receiving the prestigious Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal for 2007. The medals have been awarded annually for the best doctoral thesis in each faculty since 1998, in honour of Professor Mollie Holman, a distinguished research scholar and vigorous champion of postgraduate research education. Dr Halls received the award for her thesis entitled "Characterisation of the signalling pathways of the relaxin family peptide receptors, RXFP1 and RXFP2". Congratulations also to Dr Cathryn Hogarth from Monash Institute of Medical Research for receiving the Vice-Chancellor's commendation for doctoral thesis excellence. Dr Hogarth received the award for her thesis entitled "Regulated importin expression throughout spermatogenesis". | Contents | New student representatives on Faculty's Research Degrees CommitteeThe faculty is pleased to welcome Ms Amy Herlihy and Mr Janahan Dharmarajah as the student representatives on the Faculty's Research Degrees Committee. Both Amy and Janahan are in the second year of their PhD at Monash, and have volunteered to represent all research students of the faculty. HDR students are welcome to contact Amy and Janahan with any matters or ideas they would like addressed by the committee. Please contact:
| Contents | Casual Research Assistant (Clinical Interviewer)School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine We are looking for casual research interviewers to join a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for preventing relapse in recurrent depression. The trial is funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council grant. The position involves interviewing participants to obtain informed consent and confirm eligibility, the conduct of clinical interviews and the maintenance of associated records. Some travel and out of hours work may be required. A relevant health science qualification is required. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Postgraduate training and/or clinical experience working with people with mental illness are desirable. Successful applicants will be provided with fully paid training in the research interviews, including the CIDI diagnostic instrument. This will take place over two days on Monday 14^th April and Monday 21^st April 2008. Applicants must be available to attend both days. *Salary:* Casual Academic Research Assistant rate * *Contact:* Dr Fran Shawyer on 9554 1585, mobile 0400 665 676 or email frances.shawyer@med.monash.edu.au <mailto:frances.shawyer@med.monash.edu.au> *Applications close:* Friday, 28^th March 2008 *Applications:* including CV, relevant details of any clinical research experience, and names and contact details of two referees should be forwarded by email addressed to Ms Bernadette O’Grady at Bernadette.O’Grady@med.monash.edu.au | Contents | Post-Doctoral Scientist / Senior Research Assistant – Tissue Repair GroupSee attached. Attached Files: Senior Research Assistant AD 0308.doc 37888 Bytes | Contents | CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE MPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2008/2009The MPA is now calling for nominations for the Monash Postgraduate Association Executive Committee for the 2008/2009 term of office. Nominations must be made on the official nomination form. Nomination forms can be obtained in hardcopy directly from any MPA office, or hardcopies and electronic forms can be sent on request by calling 9905 3197, or emailing mpa@monash.edu.au. Nominations must be signed and submitted in hardcopy to the Returning Officer, Executive Services, Building 3a, Clayton campus, Monash University, no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 31 March 2008. The committee term begins in May and runs for one year. The MPAEC meets monthly to discuss issues of relevance to postgraduates and to make decisions on behalf of the postgraduate community at Monash. This can involve writing policy, responding to University proposals, planning seminars and running social events. There are a total of 15 positions on the MPAEC: six campus-tagged representative positions and nine general representative positions. The six campus-tagged positions (one each for Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville and Please contact Ms Dina Galanopoulos on 9905 3196 or by emailing dina.galanopoulos@adm.monash.edu.au if you would like further information. | Contents | 14TH Annual Matthew Campbell Memorial EveningFriday 11 April 6.15pm South 1 Lecture Theatre, Bldg 64, Clayton Campus The WILDFIRE Matthew Campbell Memorial Evening (MCME) is held annually in memory of Matthew, a medical student who died tragically in a car accident in his second year, but who was passionate about and active in promoting Indigenous health. As such, the event runs annually not only to commemorate Matthew and his positive work, but also to inform and inspire Monash medicine and allied health students and staff about Indigenous health issues. While past MCMEs haven't been themed, this year's will have the theme of: "Strong Foundations, Strong Future: sharing stories about Indigenous child health". There will be 3 or 4 speakers on the night, including a doctor, an Indigenous health professional and a Monash medical or allied health student who has undertaken an Indigenous placement. Speakers will share stories on their various experiences in and opinions on child health in remote Indigenous communities as well as in urban settings. | Contents | THE GREAT AUSSIE BBQ AT CLAYTON CAMPUS - BOOK NOWThe most popular event on the MPA calendar. This free BBQ lunch provides you with an opportunity to meet and greet new and current postgraduates in a social environment. Vegetarian and halal catered for. The lunch is free, but you MUST book. Please print your booking confirmation and bring it along as your ENTRY TICKET. Date: Thursday 13 March Time: 1:00-2:00pm Venue: Sports and Recreation BBQ area, Bldg 1, Clayton Book: https://my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/mpa/
| Contents | FREE BBQ AT CAULFIELD CAMPUS - BOOKINGS NOW OPENCome and celebrate the beginning of semester with a real Aussie BBQ. This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet postgraduates from other areas. Vegetarians and Halal catered for. It is a free lunch, but you need to book. Please bring a printout of your booking confirmation, it is your entry ticket!! Date: Wednesday 19 March | Contents | THRIVE at The AlfredHundreds of staff members across Monash University have completed the *THRIVE* program and learned strategies for relaxing, sleeping better, overcoming worry and procrastination, becoming more assertive and balancing the challenges of work. Before and after measures show a significant decrease in a number of stress related symptoms and an increase in positive feelings. THRIVE at The Alfred begins Monday 14th April, 12:30p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and runs for eight consecutive weeks. Register your interest now and get your Tools for Resilience Insight Vitality and Empowerment. Details can be found at: www.adm.monash.edu.au/community-services/thrive/ To register please contact Michael Di Mattia on 9903 2500 to arrange a 10 minute interview to register for the program.| Contents | NOTE: Items for inclusion into the weekly Medicine E-Bulletin are to be emailed to ebulletin@med.monash.edu.au no later than 5 pm Fridays. |