Research Skills Seminar Series: Statistical Tips for Interpreting Scientific Claims

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 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. … Continued

Free

Invitation to Roundtables about new Commonwealth Data Sharing and Release Legislation

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 … Continued

Research Skills Seminar Series: Oral Presentation of Research Findings, How to inform your audience and maintain the waking state

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 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 … Continued

Free

Child Health Symposium

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 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 … Continued

Systematic review training courses in Perth

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. … Continued

Research Skills Seminar Series: Research Governance, Understanding processes and requirements within WA Health

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, 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 … Continued

Free

Perkins Seminar Series: Australian Society of Molecular Imaging – Plenary talks (open to all)

McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 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.  

Free

NCARD Community Forum

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 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

EOI for NHMRC Investigator Grants workshop: Writing your Research Impact Section

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 … Continued

Health Economics in Clinical Trials Workshop

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 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 … Continued

Raine Visiting Professor Lecture: Osteoarthritis and bone: but I digress

McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 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

Perkins Seminar Series: Directing myelin plasticity towards myelin repair and Multiple Sclerosis update: east and west

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 … Continued

Free

An introduction to immersive technologies in health

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 … Continued

$30

Quality of life workshop

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.

Cancer Symptom Trials (CST) – Concept Development Workshop

Cancer Council WA Seminar Room 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park, Perth, WA, 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  

Free

Clinical Trial and Data Management Centre (CTDMC) : Need help with Clinical Research?

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

Research seminar with visiting scholar : Harnessing the Power of Our patient’s Voice

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 … Continued