Publications for 27th August 2019

The utility of coronary computed tomography angiography in elderly patients.
Laggoune J et al published in Journal of Geriatric Cardiology

Pharmacological lipid-modification therapies for prevention of ischaemic heart disease: current and future options.
Ray K K et al published in The Lancet

Aortic distensibility is associated with both resting and hyperemic coronary blood flow.
Nelson A J et al published in The American Journal of Physiology.

Showcasing research excellence at the 2019 MHTP PhD Symposium

Mary Mansilla

The 2019 MHTP PhD Student Showcase Symposium took place last week showcasing the amazing and impactful work of our PhD students. The event was a wonderful opportunity to learn about the significant discoveries that are happening within the Precinct, and to hear from our future research leaders.

Save the date - SCS 'Wild West' Lunch

It's what you've all been waiting for! The SCS end-of-year celebration will be held on Thursday, 19 December at the Sandringham Yacht Club from 12 noon. This year's theme is 'Wild West' - so put on your chaps, saddle up, and join us for an afternoon of great food and music.

Helping you stay safe

Making sure you always feel safe is something we take very seriously. Monash University and Monash Health provide a range of services for staff and students, including shuttle and security escort services.

MMC/MCH Site Alert: Planned Code Yellow - Black Start Exercise - Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Monash Medical Centre (MMC) and Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH) have scheduled the annual Planned Code Yellow “Black Start” emergency power supply exercise for Wednesday, 18 September 2019.

Fundamentals in Obstetric Care II: Labour and birth

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is holding a short course this Saturday, 7 September on Fundamentals in Obstetric Care II: Labour and birth.

Updating your Pure Profile - Promotions and Performance Development and Planning

Ahead of the forthcoming promotion round and discussions for 2020 performance development and planning you are strongly encouraged to review your Pure profile to ensure all your research related information is up to date.

SCS-Hudson-MCHRI MRFF information session and workshop

Researchers are invited to attend an MRFF information session and planning workshop on Friday, 13 September from 9:30am - 11:00am in Seminar Room 1 on the ground floor of the TRF building.

MHTP Open Day Success

SCS and Hudson Institute hosted emerging research leaders last week at our Student Open Day held at the Monash University Clayton campus. Prospective students had the opportunity to talk and network with SCS researchers and current students about exploring a career in medical research.

MCHRI Short Courses: Implementation masterclass & Women in Leadership program

Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) are conducting exciting professional development courses. MCHRI is a key partnership between Monash Health and Monash University, forming a unique, collaborative centre focused on directly delivering improved health outcomes.

Nights weigh on workers

Research by Associate Professor Maxine Bonham from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food has featured in the Herald Sun. Read the full article here

What's your real health age?

Ever wanted to know how healthy you are on the inside? Well, we’ve teamed up with BUPA to provide Monash staff and students access to an online Health Assessment Tool to tell you just that.

Hazard Alert - Bunsen Burner safety

Bunsen burners can present a fire risk and burn hazard. The open flame burns at a high temperature and can ignite the surrounding materials resulting in serious damage and burns. A gas leak left undetected can pose an explosion risk and can cause damage and injury.

2019 MHTP PhD Showcase Symposium Events

The 2019 MHTP PhD Student Showcase Symposium is taking place this Thursday, 29 August 2019 in the TRF. Attendance by Students, Supervisors and all Staff is welcome as we celebrate the amazing and impactful work of our PhD students.

Cardiovascular disease: Getting to the heart of the matter

The one-size-fits-all approach to how we treat heart disease could be a thing of the past. Professor Stephen Nicholls spoke with the Lens team about the findings of a new co-authored study published in The Lancet which looks at how new therapies will target the disease differently, offering patients a more personalised approach.

Read the full article here

R U OK? seminar series with A/Prof Craig Hassed

Hudson Institute and the Department of Medicine will be hosting their joint seminar series on Thursday, 12 September as part of  R U OK? Day. The seminar will be facilitated by Associate Professor Craig Hassed who will explore mindfulness, caring for others and caring for oneself.

Photocopy audit

The University as a whole has commenced a three month photocopying monitoring audit.  This audit is mandatory under the Copyright Act and the terms of the educational licence held by the University.

Free public forum: Cerebral palsy – a brighter future

The Ritchie Centre is hosting a free public forum on cerebral palsy - a physical disability that affects movement and posture, caused by damage to the developing brain before, during or soon after birth.  CP affects 37,000 Australians.

Women's Health Week - Optimising Women's Nutrition and the Ageing Process

During Women's Health Week (2-6 September), Monash Wellbeing have partnered with Be Active Sleep Eat (BASE) to deliver a presentation on Optimising Women's Nutrition and the Ageing Process.

Publications for 21st August 2019

Sex Differences in Long-Term Quality of Life Among Survivors After Stroke in the INSTRUCT.
Phan H T et al published in Stroke

Hospital organizational context and delivery of evidence-based stroke care: a cross-sectional study.
Andrew N E et al published in Implementation Science

Factors contributing to sex differences in functional outcomes and participation after stroke.
Phan H T et al published in Neurology