Wesley Research Institute Grant Round Studies

Discover the Clinical Grant Round projects driven by UnitingCare Hospital clinicians and healthcare professionals, focused on advancing patient care and improving health outcomes.

These forward-thinking initiatives span key areas including critical care, cardiovascular health, cancer treatment, neurology, and pandemic preparedness. They support research closely aligned with UnitingCare Health hospitals’ areas of expertise, often at an early stage, providing essential seed funding to help projects grow and attract further investment.

Targeting Superbugs Hiding on Mobile Phones

We all love our phones, but in hospital wards, they can quietly pick up some of the most dangerous superbugs around. This study aims to find out just how big a problem this is.

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New Fight Against Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

This study is revolutionising the fight against a devastating lung condition that affects up to five million people globally each year.

Spanish Flu Research Set to Boost Future Pandemic Protection

Pioneering research into Spanish Flu to advance pandemic protection for youth, using cutting-edge spatial biology tools at the Queensland Spatial Biology Centre.

Transforming Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection

Evaluating the added benefits of amyloid-PET scans in Alzheimer’s disease assessment for early and accurate diagnosis.

Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Innovative Exercise Therapy

Aiming to test the feasibility of telehealth-delivered exercise therapy for cancer-treated ostomates, with a goal to improve their physical and emotional well-being.

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AI Initiative Targets ‘Beeps and Bongs’ to Revolutionise ICU Care

Creating artificial intelligence solutions for the early detection of complications associated with mechanical ventilation.

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Mitral Valve Repair in Cardiac Patients

Focused on developing advanced cardiac assessment techniques to enhance treatment outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.

Breathing New Life into Cancer Care

Exploring the acceptability and feasibility of inspiratory muscle threshold load training after surgical procedures for malignant pleural effusion.

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