NSW Health invites promising Early-Mid Career (EMC) researchers to apply for EMC Researcher Grants focused on Advanced Therapeutics Impact.
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July 2024
What was approved
Approved for Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
This grant was awarded to Dr Kim Alexander. The intent of this research is to use artificial intelligence models to confirm blood ‘fingerprints’ for detecting glioblastoma recurrences and predicting treatment response and outcomes.
$499,979 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Camperdown 2050About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Garvan Institute of Medical Research
This grant was awarded to Dr Etienne Masle-Farquhar. The aim of this research is to improve patient outcomes in inflammatory arthropathies, by applying cutting-edge genomics to precious, otherwise-discarded joint tissues.
$500,000 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Darlinghurst 2010About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Macquarie University
This grant was awarded to Associate Professor Yazi Ke. This project aims to overcome clinical barriers for successful translation of a novel gene therapy for dementia and motor neurone disease.
$500,000 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Macquarie Park 2113About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Melanoma Institute Australia
This grant was awarded to Dr Camelia Quek. This project seeks to dissect tumour microenvironment and target cancer-immune’s vulnerabilities for new therapeutic trials to deliver cures.
$495,392 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Camperdown 2050About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for The University of Sydney
This grant was awarded to Dr Ameneh Khatami. The intent of the research is to investigate how measurements of phage levels in the blood of patients receiving phage therapy can inform us about how effective the treatment is. The host organisation for this research is the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
$497,000 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Westmead 2145About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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May 2024
What was approved
Approved for Children's Medical Research Institute
This grant was awarded to Dr Grant Logan. The intent of the research is “cloaking” adeno-associated virus vectors to evade antibody neutralisation and provide broader patient access to transformative gene therapies.
$498,335 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, NSW Ministry of HealthDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Westmead 2145About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Garvan Institute of Medical Research
This grant was awarded to Dr Amali Mallawaarachchi. This research aims to uncover new genetic clues that can lead to precision therapies in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. The host organisation for this research is the Sydney Local Health District.
$500,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, NSW Ministry of HealthDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Camperdown 2050About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for Hunter Medical Research Institute
This grant was awarded to Associate Professor Nicole Verrills. The intent of the research is to test a new approach to individually match leukaemia patients to their optimal therapy.
$500,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, NSW Ministry of HealthDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Callaghan 2308About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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What was approved
Approved for University of New South Wales, Sydney
This grant was awarded to Dr George Sharbeen. This project aims to use cutting edge nanomedicine technology to develop a more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
$499,230 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, NSW Ministry of HealthDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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What was approved
Approved for University of Newcastle
This grant was awarded to Dr Gerard Kaiko. The aim of this research is to develop a nanovesicle gene therapy and a cellular production system for the manufacture of a drug targeting polycystic kidney disease.
$478,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, NSW Ministry of HealthDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
New Lambton Heights 2305About the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
57
Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants 2023 - Advanced Therapeutics impact
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NSW HealthProgram term
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