RNSH Scientific Staff Council award recipients
strengthening our discovery and clinical research community
Close to a dozen fascinating presentations were delivered during the RNSH Scientific Staff Council’s research forum, highlighting the scope of research across the district. The presentations focused on the latest discoveries into bowel and breast cancer, the growing link between sleep apnea and heart disease, and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease. There was a focus too on the significant effects of multiple medications and standard frailty screening for older hospital patients. Chair Dr Sumit Sahni said it was encouraging to see the staff council’s membership had grown this year to nearly 200 members as the council stepped up its support for researchers. “This year we were able to secure financial support for national and international travel opportunities as well as targeted assistance,” he said. “I would like to thank the executive committee who generously offered their time to strengthen our research community and extend our capacity. “Ultimately, this is ensuring that we broaden our influence on the management of
conditions and extend the range of high- quality, accessible care.” Awards were announced recognising research excellence across the campus. Clinical research impact awards were presented to ICU staff specialist A/Professor Anthony Delaney and Dr Saurab Sharma from the Pain Management and Research Centre. Drug and Alcohol Research Co-ordinator Lauren Monds took out the basic science award, while ICU Research Manager Fran Bass won the professional award. Higher degree research awards went to cardiovascular researcher Sritharan Hari, while two outstanding achievement awards were presented to emergency medicine researcher Christopher Partyka and Erica Martin from Mental Health Drug and Alcohol. It was a good year for A/Prof Delaney who also received the best clinical publication gong, while cancer biologist Nunki Hasan received the best discovery research publication award. Dr Sahni said these awards highlight an extraordinary commitment to patient care and community health.
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 22| 15 NOVEMBER 2024
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