Western Australian Health Translation Network

Research seminar with visiting scholar : Harnessing the Power of Our patient’s Voice
2019-02-27 15:00 - 17:15 (Asia/Shanghai) | Education Building, Fiona Stanley Hospital – Lecture Theatre G1
Presenter: Dr Lewis Kazis
Program:
3:00 – 4:00pm – Lewis will present and answer questions about his experiences in development of patient response outcomes (PRO’s) to measure quality of life and return to participation + IT solutions for response capture (and extensive research while studying at Harvard University)
4:00 – 5:15pm – Australian experiences
Lisa Martin – Quality of life and post-traumatic growth after burn / Paediatric outcomes after Burn
Graeme McLeod – Development of data capture solutions – virtual clinic system and MICE
Michelle Byrne – Psychological Outcomes
Stuart Andrews – Establishing predictive psychological screening
Beamed in from Sth Australia – Sarah Fraser – The Coolaman study – survey of clinicians working with Aboriginal children after burns – improving outcomes
Quick break for coffee – thank you to Diane Lim and Fiona Wood Foundation
5:30 – 6:00pm – W. Prof Fiona Wood led hypothetical – using PRO’s (patient voice) to shape local and national policy

“Dial in” details:
Internet link for Scopia-Help: (ask them to contact 08 63831879 if they have any trouble installing/testing Scopia-Desktop)
https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Telehealth-appointments-at-home
Once installed simply enter your display name and the meeting ID (Your Dial in Number/Meeting ID is: 6586 )
Please mute your microphones as you dial in (on top left of the page) to avoid any feedback.

Clinical Trial and Data Management Centre (CTDMC) : Need help with Clinical Research?
2019-02-19 09:30 - 13:30
The WAHTN are offering a Clinical Research Support Service for anyone currently involved in or interested in conducting clinical research in Western Australia.
This service is provided by the Clinical Trial and Data Management Centre (CTDMC) who will be visiting WAHTN member partners.
Please click here for flyer

Cancer Symptom Trials (CST) - Concept Development Workshop
2019-02-08 09:45 - 16:00 | Cancer Council WA Seminar Room, 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park, Perth, WA, 6008, Australia
Presenters:
Professor Jane Phillips
Professor of Palliative Nursing and Director of Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), University of Technology Sydney
Professor Meera Agar
Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney
Please click here for more information and registration details

Quality of life workshop
2018-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Room 117, Building 501, Curtin University (Bentley campus)
Facilitator: Dr Claudia Rutherford
The workshop is limited to 50 participants. Please RSVP by 30th November 2018.
Click here to register
Please see the attached flyer for more information.

An introduction to immersive technologies in health
2018-12-06 09:00 - 11:00
Facilitator: Ali Fardinpour, PhD, Wise Realities’ Founder and Executive Director, Adjunct Researcher at Curtin University, is a research scientist and technology innovator.
The Research Education & Training Program (RETP) in collaboration with the Wise Realities Institute for Healthcare Emerging Technologies Research, presents an opportunity to its researchers to experience the latest advances in healthcare using Virtual Reality. Researchers who may be interested in using these technologies in their health research or are simply interested in learning more, should come along to the brief 2 hour workshop on 6th December this year to listen and have a hands-on experience with Virtual Reality.
Please click here for more information.
Click here to register

Perkins Seminar Series: Directing myelin plasticity towards myelin repair and Multiple Sclerosis update: east and west
2018-11-29 12:00 - 13:00
Dr Kaylene Young – Directing myelin plasticity towards myelin repair
MS Research Australia Macquarie Group Foundation Fellow, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Tasmania

Prof Allan Kermode – Multiple Sclerosis update: east and west
Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Demyelinating Diseases Research , Perron Institute and St John of God Hospital

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Raine Visiting Professor Lecture: Osteoarthritis and bone: but I digress
2018-11-28 12:30 - 13:30 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Professor David Findlay
Royal Adelaide Hospital and The University of Adelaide
Further enquiries: Dr Amanda Cleaver
Director, Raine Medical Research Foundation
Email: amanda.cleaver@rainefoundation.org.au

Health Economics in Clinical Trials Workshop
2018-11-26 09:00 - 2018-11-28 16:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH, 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
In the interests of providing the best possible short course in WA for researchers who are incorporating economic evaluation into their research, the WAHTN via its research education platform, the Research Education & Training Program (RETP), is setting up a 3 day course in late November this year.
Presenters: Professor Suzanne Robinson & Professor Liz Geelhoed
Cost: $1500 pp OR $1200 pp (groups of two or more from the same institution)
Maximum of 30 participants
Registrations open on 13 August 2018. Click here to book
**Participants may like to complete the RETP online module “Health Economics: Application to Research” prior to attending for an introduction and overview of health economics in research.
Queries via email to : researcheducation@retp.org
Please see the attached flyer for more information.

EOI for NHMRC Investigator Grants workshop: Writing your Research Impact Section
2018-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | J. Robin Warren Library L1 Training Room 102
This 3 hour workshop will provide you with the opportunity to write your Research Impact section for the upcoming NHMRC Investigator Grants.
Session overview:

A short presentation will be provided highlighting the important factors to consider for the Research Impact section.
You will then have 1.5 hours to write your Research Impact section.
Following the writing session small groups will be formed where you will receive feedback from your peers. Our experts will also be available to provide you with advice and feedback.

The session will run on the 23 November 1-4pm at the J. Robin Warren Library L1 Training Room 102.
Places are limited to 20 so for those who are interested, please submit your EOI by filling out the this form and attaching it and your CV, by
the 9th of November, to amelia.scaffidi@uwa.edu.au

You will be notified by the 16th of November.
For any questions please contact either Dr Amelia Scaffidi (amelia.scaffidi@uwa.edu.au) or Dr Bahareh Badrian (bahareh.badrian@uwa.edu.au).

NCARD Community Forum
2018-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH, 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
If you are interested in hearing about the world leading asbestos disease research being undertaken here in Western Australia, come to a series of short talks from the internationally renowned doctors and researchers.
Please see the attached flyer for more information

Perkins Seminar Series: Australian Society of Molecular Imaging - Plenary talks (open to all)
2018-11-20 09:00 - 2018-11-21 18:15 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenters:
Professor Tambet Teesalu from Tartu University, Estonia
Professor Jung-Joon (John) Min from Chonnam National University Medical School, South Korea
Associate Professor Elizabeth New from University of Sydney
Professor Stephen Hill from University of Nottingham, UK
Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Research Skills Seminar Series: Research Governance, Understanding processes and requirements within WA Health
2018-11-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Perth Children’s Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 6009, Australia
Presenter: TBC
All new research project applications must cover requirements for both ethics and governance.
This seminar will focus on the general principles and responsibilities related to governance, and provide tips for preparation of governance applications. It also covers any recent changes to the state and national governance framework, and implications for researchers.
The seminar schedule may be subject to change. Notification of any changes regarding topics, locations, presenters, and times, will be via email, website, and through EventBrite.

Perkins Seminar Series: “Healthcare for people who are homeless: reflections from the Boston experience”
2018-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Dr James O’Connell
President, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Please see the attached flyer

Raine Visiting Professor Lecture - Healthcare for people who are homeless:reflections from the Boston experience
2018-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Dr James O’Connell
Harvard Medical School, USA

How to get your Research Published in Peer Reviewed Journals: Top Tips from Journal Editors
2018-11-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Room 101, Building 104, Curtin University (Bentley Campus)
Presenters: Prof Lin Fritschi and Assoc Prof Alison Reid
Please see attached flyer for details
To register Email : Sonia.el-zaemey@curtin.edu.au

2018 Child Health Symposium- Consumer Involvement Session
2018-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Perth Children’s Hospital, Level 5 East Collegiate Lounge
Please see the attached flyer for details
Click here to register

Sir Walter Murdoch Lecture: Phenomic approaches to challenges in personalised medicine and public healthcare
2018-11-07 18:00 - 19:00
Presenter: Professor Jeremy Nicholson
Pro Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences at Murdoch University

Systematic review training courses in Perth
2018-11-06 08:00 - 2018-11-09 17:00
In November, the Institute of Health Research, University of Notre Dame, the NHMRC CRE in Improving Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (ISAC), and staff from Cochrane Australia and the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, will be hosting and delivering the following series of workshops on systematic review methods.
For more information download the flyer, and to register visit the course web pages below.
Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Nov 6-7, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle Campus
Facilitators: Jo McKenzie, Sue Brennan, Natalie Strobel and Max Bulsara
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/systematic-reviews-and-meta-analysis-two-day-workshop-perth-registration-50722084119
Synthesis and presentation of findings in reviews of complex interventions
Nov 8, The University Club of Western Australia
Facilitators: Jo McKenzie, Sue Brennan and Natalie Strobel
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/synthesis-and-presentation-of-findings-in-reviews-of-complex-interventions-one-day-workshop-perth-registration-50726265626
Meta-analysis methods for randomised trials – beyond the basics
Nov 9, The University Club of Western Australia
Facilitators: Jo McKenzie, Natalie Strobel and Max Bulsara
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meta-analysis-methods-for-randomised-trials-beyond-the-basics-one-day-workshop-tickets-50722675889
Using the GRADE approach to summarise evidence for policy and practice
Nov 9, The University Club of Western Australia
Facilitator: Sue Brennan
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-the-grade-approach-to-summarise-evidence-for-policy-and-practice-perth-registration-48902388360

Child Health Symposium
2018-11-06 07:30 - 2018-11-09 21:00 | Perth Children’s Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 6009, Australia
Proudly supported by the PCH Foundation
Abstract submissions are now open for the 2018 Child Health Symposium, to be held 6-9 November 2018 at PCH.
http://pch.health.wa.gov.au/Research/For-industry-and-sponsors/Industry-events/Child-Health-Symposium
Presented by: Perth Children’s Hospital and Telethon Kids Institute
All are welcome to attend and there is no need to register for the event.
Further details about the event and a finalised program to be released, draft program outline attached
Additional information
The abstract submission deadline for the 2018 Child Health Symposium is 5pm Monday 10 September 2018. You will be notified of the final decision regarding your submission by Thursday 20 September.
Please follow the instructions below and in the Abstract Submission form below when completing the application.

Abstract Submission form (Word, 188KB)

Abstract submission information
Symposium themes
To assist with scheduling you will be asked to nominate the theme to which your abstract most relates:

Improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and children from other vulnerable populations
Working with and learning from consumers
Development, disability and mental health
Children as predictors of adult diseases
Reducing the burden of childhood diseases
Big data and precision medicine

Presentation type
The following presentation options will be exhibited at the Symposium:

Oral presentation: the presentation will be 10 minutes, plus 5 minutes question time.
Poster: a poster display on a free standing board. Posters should be a minimum size of A3 up to a maximum size of A0. Laminating is optional. Colour is desirable.
Note: Only one poster from each primary author/presenter can be accommodated in the poster display area.
Lightning talk: a short, 3 minute presentation of your research project, there will be a short opportunity for questions following all presentations in each session.

Abstract requirements
Requirements for abstract submission include:

Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar before submission.

Abstracts are to be submitted in the form below. If you are copying and pasting it from a Word document, please remember to format it to the font size and format requirements.
Calibri font style in 10 point is to be used.
The abstract must have a title, in bold (maximum of 75 characters, which is approximately 10-12 words.)
The author/s must be listed below the title, including affiliations, in the following format with the lead author in bold (i.e. Jones AB1,2, Smith AC3, Brown CD1).
Up to 3 key words must be provided that will assist in searching for the abstract and grouping of topic themes.
The abstract must not exceed 250 words (excluding title, author and key words).
References are not required.

Abstract format
The abstract text should be formatted with the following subtitles:

Background and Aim

Research Method
Results
Conclusion

Research Skills Seminar Series: Oral Presentation of Research Findings, How to inform your audience and maintain the waking state
2018-11-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Perth Children’s Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Assoc. Prof Sue Skull
Head, Research Education Program
Deputy Director, Dept. of Child Health Research, PMH
Effective presentation of research results is an important component of research research translation, as well as a great opportunity to get feedback on your work.
This seminar provides practical advice on choosing and organising materials, delivery styles and techniques, dealing with question time, how to run a session effectively, and improving confidence.
The seminar schedule may be subject to change. Notification of any changes regarding topics, locations, presenters, and times, will be via email, website, and through EventBrite.

Invitation to Roundtables about new Commonwealth Data Sharing and Release Legislation
2018-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Adina Aprtment Hotel Perth Barrack Plaza, 138 Barrack Street
The Commonwealth Government invites you to further consultation over the coming months to continue to talk about the reforms and their developing policy positions to inform the drafting of the legislation.
Click on the links below for more information and to register:
23 October: Hobart
2 November: Perth
Perth Roundtable on Data Sharing Legislation
Session – 9:00am – 10:30am
Session – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Adina Aprtment Hotel Perth Barrack Plaza, 138 Barrack Street
Could you please confirm your attendance or attendance of a suitable representative from your organisation by 31/10/2018, through this invitation. In the event that the workshops are over-subscribed, we will contact the waitlisted participants for additional workshops at a later date.
If you have any questions or require further clarifications, please do not hesitate to get in touch at datalegislation@pmc.gov.au.
Please note that the morning sessions for these dates are reserved for State Government.
Your feedback is welcomed throughout this process. You can email directly at the datalegislation@pmc.gov.au inbox and you can sign up to the mailing list at www.datacommissioner.gov.au/subscribe to receive updates on the process.

Perkins Seminar Series: “Epigenetic regulation in development, aging and disease” and “Phase separation and control of cell identity in mammalian cells”
2018-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenters: Professor Rudolf Jaenisch and Professor Richard Young
Whitehead Institute and MIT
Cambridge, MA USA
Please see the attached flyer for more information

Research Skills Seminar Series: Statistical Tips for Interpreting Scientific Claims
2018-10-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Perth Children’s Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Dr Julie Marsh
This seminar complements Rapid Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature seminar and uses examples from the medical literature to further unpick statistics presented in peer reviewed research papers.
It will “help non-scientist interrogate advisers and grasp the limitations of evidence” and provide guidance on when it is time to consult the statisticians.
These tips are highly relevant for those looking for a refresher in statistical literacy or struggling to understand the seemingly unlimited sources of bias and confounding.
The seminar schedule may be subject to change. Notification of any changes regarding topics, locations, presenters, and times, will be via email, website, and through EventBrite.

Perkins Seminar Series: “Making your Cancer Research discoveries into better cancer treatments”
2018-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Professor Christobel Saunders AO
Professor of Surgical Oncology, University of Western Australia
Please see attached flyer for more details.

The Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Epidemiological Association
2018-10-22 08:00 - 2018-10-24 17:00 | Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
AEA 2018 Flyer

Perkins Seminar Series: "How the thymus has shaped Immunology and beyond"
2018-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Presenter: Professor Jacques Miller
Emeritus Professor
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Please see the attached flyer for more information

Precision Public Health Asia 2018
2018-10-18 08:00 - 2018-10-19 17:00 | Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Are you ready to discover and influence the future of precision public health?
PPH Asia 2018 aims to build upon the current state of play by promoting collaboration amongst a broad range of stakeholders. This will be achieved through uniting public health practitioners, academics, researchers, policy makers, industry leaders and consumer advocacy groups to build strong foundations for future partnerships. The challenges and opportunities to advance precision public health will also be explored, and delegates will be provided an opportunity to influence the way forward for precision public health in Asia and beyond.
With new speakers being added to the program weekly, PPH Asia 2018 is bringing together some of the biggest thinkers in the world to drive the new era of precision public health.
Early Bird registration has now been extended until Friday 17 August!
Register here
Program outline

Perth Cancer Club: “Cancer Research at the QEII Medical Precinct”
2018-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH, 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
This is a joint Perkins/TKI event
Ruth Ganss
Scientific Head Cancer Division
Harry Perkins Institute
Katie Meehan
Head Cancer Biology Division
School of Biomedical Sciences, UWA
Terry Johns
Program Head, Cancer Centre
Telethon Kids Institute

SJGHC Research & Ethics Education Presentation: “Goals of Care (GOC) Study: Lessons learnt in successful research translation”
2018-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Auditorium, SJG Subiaco Conference Centre, Level 3, SJG Subiaco Hospital.
This presentation will focus on the results of our GOC pilot project and discuss the translation of this evidence into changes to current practice.

Presenters: Dr Derek Eng, Palliative Care Specialist, SJG Subiaco Hospital and Ms Maria Beilin, Research Officer, SJG Subiaco Hospital
Ms Maria Beilin Research Officer, Research Department, SJG Subiaco Hospital

Achieving Your Research Outcomes
2018-10-17 09:30 - 2018-10-18 16:15 | Hemsley Learning Suite, Reid Library, UWA
A series of events for researchers to learn about the processes and functions available at UWA that can help you achieve your research outcomes.
All seminars will be held in the Hemsley Learning Suite at Reid Library
Please click here to see all the events
