MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
event. The seminars will have a focus on networking, collaboration and career pathways, and will provide a forum for researchers to discuss collaborative opportunities and offer peer support. The series will feature national and international speakers, as well as early and mid-career researchers. The implementation of our research strategy has been discussed in the many conversations I have had around the Kolling. It is safe
The neuroscience and pain priority research area, for instance, will bring together academics, clinicians and community members to focus on the complex issue of opioid prescription. A combined research approach, involving representatives from pharmacology, ageing, pain, neurosciences, and the community, will reduce this significant health challenge. Importantly, planning is underway for three research showcases over the coming months to direct the spotlight to our priority research areas of musculoskeletal, neuroscience and pain, and cardiovascular and renal research. The showcases will focus on the strengths and diversity across the three areas, and will provide an excellent opportunity to broaden awareness of our expertise and research activity in these areas. One initiative to flow from the research strategy is a new collection of seminars. The Kolling Research Seminar Series will commence on June 1, with physiotherapists Dr Sally Wootton and A/Professor Zoe Mckeough to present at our first
I have stepped into the role of Acting Executive Director during an exciting time for the Kolling immediately after the launch of our five-year research strategy. It is both an honour and a privilege to be acting in the position. I have welcomed the opportunity to meet with the priority research area and research enabler groups and to learn more about their plans for their respective groups. Our strategic committees have thrown their support behind the new strategy, and are working to establish measurable objectives, timelines and benchmarks for future reporting. It has been encouraging to see the considerable efforts and commitment to expanding our research success in a united fashion. A key part of the new strategy will see the development of new collaborations, both within the Kolling and with external partners, and I’m pleased to see some new partnerships are already emerging and becoming established. This
to say that these ‘early-days’ conversations have given me a
sense of confidence that our Kolling community is committed to actioning the research strategy. I believe effective, consistent, and cohesive language around the successful implementation of the strategy will not only prove positive, but will exceed all of our expectations of what a culture of success looks and feels like. Lastly, I am reminded of an African proverb…“If you want to go fast. Go alone. If you want to go far. Go together.”
will have a significant impact on our ability to enhance our multidisciplinary research capabilities.
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KOLLINGNEWS | MAY 2021
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