AMP is looking for Australians who are working hard to make a difference in their chosen field. Inspiring individuals of all ages, abilities and walks of life who are trying to create a better tomorrow but need help to make it happen can apply. Artists, inventors, social innovators, musicians and more can apply. In 2014 a number of grants were made to support health and medical research- three examples are provided below.
For your chance to share in $1 million in grants, apply before 14 May.
https://www.ampstomorrowfund.com.au
Pemulwuy, New South Wales
Suat is an early-career researcher at Sydney’s Centenary Institute. His goal is to 3D-print life-saving organs to help people with a range of conditions – from diabetes to severe burns. In order to progress to the next stage of his research, he must develop and test a new medium for cell growth called hydrogel. Suat is using his grant to cover the costs associated with these tests: “I hope to define, sort and place phenotypically identified cells in specific spatial arrangements so we can eventually create an exact replica of a failed organ. The end goal is to reduce the disease burden in individuals where organ failure has occurred.”
Darius Lane – medical researcher
Drummoyne, New South Wales
Darius is an early-career researcher at the University of Sydney. His research encompasses new ways to treat leukaemia and neuroblastoma, which account for 37 per cent of all childhood cancers. His AMP Tomorrow Fund grant will help him to continue assessing Vitamin C’s role as an anti-cancer agent that acts on cancer cell iron metabolism: “There is so much good science out there that doesn’t go ahead because of a lack of funding. This grant will allow me to continue improving the quality of life for cancer patients through the development of novel and selective treatment strategies with fewer side effects.”
Suresh Sundram – psychiatrist and medical researcher
Parkville, Victoria
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australian males, despite great efforts in recent years to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community. Suresh, who is based at the renowned Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, is investigating markers for suicide risk and conducting research that could lead to better detection and treatment: “Eventually, I hope to develop a test that will provide clinicians with the ability to rationally decide on treatment and to actively intervene where required. It will give individuals and their families confidence to act where needed.”
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