Professor Gemma Figtree
Outstanding Research Leadership Award Capping off a stellar year of achievements, Professor Gemma Figtree has earned another accolade for her contribution to research. The interventional cardiologist at Royal North Shore Hospital has received the Award for Excellence in the category of Outstanding Research leadership by the University of Sydney’s Faculty Medicine and health. Prof Figtree, who also heads up the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, was appointed as chair of an expert advisory panel to tackle the nation’s two biggest killers – heart disease and stroke -announced early this year by Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt. development or in support of research and teaching activities. Earlier this year, Prof Figtree was awarded a $750,000 grant by the NSW Government to help tackle Australia’s number one killer heart disease. The award of $2500 will go towards professional
A chance to support our research The new look NORTH Foundation has launched its 2019 Christmas appeal, seeking help to fund more research into the best use of medications by older people.
being incorporated into practice in hospitals, community and residential aged care settings. “We need further support to extend our work within the Penney Ageing Research Unit and help improve the outcomes from medicines in older people, not just in Australia but also internationally.” NORTH Foundation Chief Executive Officer Gilbert Lorquet said all staff were encouraged to help support their colleagues by spreading the word about our Christmas Appeal and fostering community engagement. If you or someone you know would like to support the Christmas Appeal please visit: https://northfoundation.org.au/how- you-can-help/donate/
Head of the Kolling Institute’s lab of Ageing and Pharmacology, Professor Sarah Hilmer said one in five older people take at least one medicine where the risks of harm currently outweigh the benefits, while many older people say they would be happy to stop a medicine if their doctor said they could. “We have developed a tool for clinicians, called the Drug Burden Index, to guide the safer use of medicines,” she said. “The resource highlights the impact of multiple medicines on physical and cognitive function, and is now
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KOLLINGNEWS | ISSUE 4 | DECEMBER 2019
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