Tag: Medical research funding
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Australian medical research crisis: Leading cardiologist warns careers are at stake
What the crisis looks like on the ground A prominent Australian cardiologist has warned that the country’s medical research sector is in a crisis that threatens the careers of researchers and, ultimately, patient care. The concern centers on chronic underfunding, unstable grant cycles, and an exodus of talent seeking opportunities overseas or into other sectors.…
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Cardiologist Warns Australian Medical Research Crisis Today
The crisis warning from a leading cardiologist A prominent Australian cardiologist has sounded the alarm about a growing crisis in medical research across the country. The warning comes amid rising funding pressures, difficulties attracting and retaining top talent, and delays in translating laboratory discoveries into clinical practice. The expert argues that if these patterns continue,…
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Why the 90% Rejection Rate Taints Australia’s Medical Research Future Fund
Background: The Medical Research Future Fund in Australia Australia’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is designed to fund breakthrough medical research and improve health outcomes. The fund, created to invest in long-term medical innovation, has accumulated a substantial balance over time. However, a troubling pattern has emerged: a staggering majority of grant applications are rejected.…
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Prof Kathryn North AC Named Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Chair
Prof Kathryn North AC Appointed Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Professor Kathryn North AC, the Director of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) since 2013, has been named the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The appointment, announced by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, positions North at the helm…
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Ireland’s Largest Cancer Research Programme Secures €28m for Phase 2 Expansion
Ireland’s Largest Cancer Research Programme Secures €28m for Phase 2 Expansion precision Oncology Ireland (POI), Ireland’s flagship cancer research initiative, has received €28 million in co-funding to launch Phase 2. The announcement, made by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless, marks a major milestone in the country’s commitment to…
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Fredrik Lundberg donates 30M SEK to colorectal cancer research
Overview: a major donation to fight colorectal cancer In a significant philanthropic move, Swedish businessman Fredrik Lundberg has pledged 30 million Swedish kronor (SEK) to support research into colorectal cancer. The gift aims to accelerate breakthroughs in early detection, better treatments, and a deeper understanding of how this cancer develops and spreads. By backing translational…