This priority research area includes a large number of experienced researchers with expertise in discovery and implementation research. In 2022, this group, co-chaired by Professor Manuela Ferreira and A/Professor Elizabeth Clarke, achieved significant gains through clinical trials and biomedical research, while also driving advances in public health and policy. This group welcomed large-scale funding in 2022, as well as a collection of high-profile awards and accolades. Their research not only broadened our understanding of the underlying causes of musculoskeletal diseases, but provided high-quality data to influence models of care and future treatment options. Achievements across the Musculoskeletal Priority Research Area » NHMRC Investigator Grant $2.6 million awarded to Professor Manuela Ferreira » MRFF $2.5 million for research led by Professor Lyn March into juvenile arthritis » MRFF funding to support research led by Professor David Hunter into better management of osteoarthritis » $600,000 in industry partnership funding to support multiple projects and » Sydney Health Partners Musculoskeletal Academic Group awarded $100,000 » Professor Chris Little elected a Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research » Associate Professor Elizabeth Clarke President-elect of the International Society for Biomechanics » Associate Professor Elizabeth Clarke elected member of the World Council of Biomechanics » Dr Cindy Shu awarded Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry fellowship researchers across the priority research area » More than $450,000 in philanthropic funding
» Dylan Ashton Cooperative Research Australia Early Career Research award » Dr Emma Ho awarded the Sydney Musculoskeletal Flagship Inaugural Research Fellowship » Dr Jill Eyles awarded Sydney Health Partners Inaugural Translation Research Fellowship » Launch of the high-tech Kolling Orthopaedic Biomechanics Robotic Arm
» Professor Ferreira invited to join the World Health Organisation working group to develop international evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the management of low back pain » Professor David Hunter elected editor-in-chief of the Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Scientific Journal » Higher Degree completions and awards: Dr Emma Ho, Dr Carolina Gassen, Dr Lingxiao Chen and Dr Vicky Duong » International PhD scholarship awards: Alessandra Marcelo, Riyaas Mohammed
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