Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
Research study highlights complexities of ICU environment
A qualitative research study by the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has explored issues experienced by staff in the intensive care setting as part of a project to improve the intensive care unit (ICU) environment.
Research aims to improve menopause journey for women in the workplace
Understanding the effects of menopause for women in the workplace is a strong focus for Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist Helen Edwards.
The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre recognised for consumer engagement
Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is a partnership between The University of Queensland and Metro North Health.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
More growth in nursing research at Redcliffe
A blooming research culture has helped deliver three of five Metro North Health nursing research internships to Redcliffe Hospital.
Improving pressure injury management in palliative care patients
For acute palliative care patients, their critical condition and progressing illness make them vulnerable to hospital-acquired complications such as pressure injury.
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
Transforming consumer and community involvement in research
A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful.
New online platform helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.
Using AI to identify aspiration in children with feeding disorders
Caboolture Hospital clinicians will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children during routine mealtime observations.
Does antibiotic delivery method improve health outcomes?
Could the simple step of changing the way antibiotics are delivered – by administering a continuous dose daily rather than more frequent standard doses – result in significantly improved patient outcomes for patients with sepsis?
Radiation shield provides greater protection to staff
The research trial of a new shield aimed at reducing radiation exposure to staff during cardiac x-rays has shown benefits in providing much greater protection.
RADAR RR grant to provide hospital level care at home
The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.
Vertigo management key tool to preventing falls in older patients
A research project with older patients in the community care setting has highlighted the importance of managing vertigo to prevent falls.
Community dysphagia research highlights telehealth importance
The use of telepractice in the community care setting is having positive outcomes to service delivery, efficiencies and the quality of care being provided to dysphagia patients.
QUT Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Academy
A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.
Whole Genome Sequencing pilot helps patients and families of rare disease
A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.
Gestational diabetes screening could be easier thanks to COVID
A team of dietitians at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has partnered with universities and pathology laboratories to show that simpler forms of testing for Gestational Diabetes Melitus used during COVID-19 are equally effective as current methods of testing.
Virtual reality and education for low back pain
Combining education and virtual reality gameplay using a cognitive behaviour therapy approach improves pain and pain-related fear of movement, researchers at STARS have found.
Using artificial intelligence for polyp detection in colonoscopy
Researchers at STARS are investigating whether the use of artificial intelligence can improve the detection rates of polyps in colonoscopy.
Breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcer sufferers in the form of an app
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT in consultation with patients is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers, and reducing the risk of serious complications.
Improving safety of kidney biopsies at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
A study at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is aiming to reduce the risk of bleeding during kidney biopsy procedures and improve patient outcomes.
Pre-hospital pathway improving heart attack outcomes
Clinicians at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) have identified that reducing the time delay from diagnosis to in-hospital treatment can significantly improve a heart attack patient’s outcome.
Caboolture Hospital diabetic research attracting global attention
A project trial started at Caboolture Hospital to define the best choice of fluid therapy for patients with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is now attracting global attention.
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Time: 08:30 am to 3:30 pm
Venue: Translational Research Institute (TRI), Woolloongabba QLD OR virtual attendance via TeamsLive
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
2021 Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: Wednesday, 6th October 2021
Time: 08:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: Translational Research Institute (TRI), Woolloongabba QLD OR virtual attendance via TeamsLive
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to the inaugural Allied Health Research Symposium
RIPE program embeds strong research culture
The Research in Practice (RIPE) program was developed to address a gap in research skills and experience among the prevocational doctor workforce at Caboolture Hospital.
Participants sought for state-wide COVID-19 vaccine study
Participants are now being invited to take part in a community-based COVID-19 vaccine immune response study run by a collaboration of health and university researchers.
Mini-brains set to revolutionise epilepsy treatment
Researchers at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are trialling a new technology which is set to help epilepsy patients find the best treatment for their condition sooner.
Herston Biofabrication Institute celebrates 3D printing day
3 December – International 3D Printing Day – celebrates the invention of the very first 3D printer and strives to create awareness and educate people in this growing, fascinating and fun industry.
Descriptive Statistics in SPSS
Date: 24 November 2021
Time: 10:00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Online and in person at RBWH Education Centre Seminar Room 1
In this session, Dr Emma Ballard will show researchers how to run descriptive statistics in SPSS,
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – November 2021
Research Grand Rounds, Nursing and Midwifery Services
Topic 1: Implementing a cognitive impairment support program to reduce hospital acquired complications
Associate Professor Amanda Fox, School of Nursing – IHBI Health Projects, QUT
Topic 2: Improving the safety and […]
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – October 2021
Date: 7 October 2021
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Function Room 1C, Level 1, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – July 2021
Date: 1st July 2021
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Function Room 1C, Level 1, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – June 2021
Date: 3rd June 2021
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Function Room 1C, Level 1, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
CAHRLI Demystifying Research Workshop 2021
Date: 10th August 2021
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Venue: RBWH Education Centre, Seminar rooms 1 and 2
This is a full-day interactive, practice-based workshop designed for novice researchers to take them through the stages of a research journey
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Time: 08:30 am to 3:30 pm
Venue: Translational Research Institute (TRI), Woolloongabba QLD OR virtual attendance via TeamsLive
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – April 2021
Date: 1st April 2021
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Function Room 1C, Level 1, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Update on Ethics and Governance Approval Processes
Date: 4 May 2021
Time: 12:30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and potential research students who are wanting to develop skills in planning clinical research data management and analysis.
Planning research data management and biostatistical analysis
Date: 30 March 2021
Time: 12:30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and potential research students who are wanting to develop skills in planning clinical research data management and analysis.
Good Clinical Practice Course
Date: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Time: 8.30-12.30pm
Venue: RBWH Education Centre Seminar Rooms 1&2
Course 3
Good Clinical Practice Course
Date: Friday 22nd July 2022
Time: 8.30-12.30pm
Venue: RBWH Education Centre Seminar Rooms 1&2
Course 2
Good Clinical Practice Course
Date: Monday 21st March 2022
Time: 8.30-12.30pm
Venue: RBWH Education Centre Seminar Rooms 1&2
Course 1
Writing your Clinical Research Protocol
Date: 2nd March 2021
Time: 12:30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and research coordinators wanting to develop skills in Research question design.
Problem Definition: formulating clinical research questions to address knowledge gaps
Date: 9th February 2021
Time: 12:30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and research coordinators wanting to develop skills in Research question design.
Early and Mid career researcher Workshop: Navigating a research career in the hospital sector
Date: 8th September 2020
Time: 12:30pm – 2pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and research coordinators wanting to develop skills in clinical research project management.
#NextCare Health Conference
Date: 22nd - 23rd April 2021
Time: TBC
Venue: Brisbane Convention Centre
Connecting inspiring and transforming health leaders
Virtual roadshow – Community Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Thursday 30 July 2020
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Virtual roadshow – Redcliffe Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Thursday 30 July 2020
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Virtual roadshow – Caboolture Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2020
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Virtual roadshow – TPCH Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2020
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Virtual roadshow – RBWH and Metro North Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Monday 27 July 2020
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Virtual roadshow – RBWH Staff – Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
Date: Friday 17 July 2020
Time: 8.30am – 9.30am
Venue: Online
VIRTUAL roadshow presented by QUT and Metro North Office of Research outlining information about the program. You’ll also hear from staff in the program and alumni.
Improving strength in older adults during periods of restricted weight-bearing
For older adults, being confined to bed due to a serious trauma can quickly lead to reduced muscle strength and function. #ThinkyThursday
Introduction to R Workshop Series – Session Five
Date: 8 June 2020
Time: 10 -12pm or 1-3pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Level 3 Central Training Room
Into the tidyverse
Introduction to R Workshop Series – Session Four
Date: 1st June 2020
Time: 10 -12pm or 1-3pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Level 3 Central Training Room
Extended programming in R
Introduction to R Workshop Series – Session Three
Date: 25th May 2020
Time: 10 -12pm or 1-3pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Level 3 Central Training Room
Basic statistical analyses in R
Introduction to R Workshop Series – Session Two
Date: 18th May 2020
Time: 10 -12pm or 1-3pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Level 3 Central Training Room
Data preparation and handling
Introduction to R Workshop Series – Session One
Date: 11th May 2020
Time: 10 -12pm or 1-3pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Level 3 Central Training Room
Introduction to R and RStudio
Making friends with statistics – Session Three
Date: Friday 29th May 2020
Time: 10 -11am
Venue: QIMR Berghoffer Level 3 Central Auditorium
Methods for categorical data analysis
Making friends with statistics – Session Two
Date: Friday 22nd May 2020
Time: 10 -11am
Venue: QIMR Berghoffer Level 3 Central Auditorium
Methods for quantitative data analysis
Making friends with statistics – Session One
Date: Friday 16th May 2020
Time: 10 -11am
Venue: QIMR Berghoffer Level 3 Central Auditorium
Defining good statistical analysis, database management and cleaning
Family therapy for adults with eating disorders
Family-based therapy is an important element in treating adolescents with eating disorders, but there is not a lot of literature on the benefits for adults receiving treatment. #ThinkyThursday
Stunning new skin cancer immunotherapy treatment on trial
Treatment on trial! Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Brett Hughes is leading a new skin cancer treatment at RBWH and so far it’s had a positive response rate with patients. #ThinkyThursday
Getting the numbers right
If you’re a nerd for numbers you’ll love this week’s #ThinkyThursday! Biostatistician Anita works on around 20 projects at one time!. Click here to discover some incredible Metro North statistics.
App helps self pain management
Technology is rapidly changing healthcare and now it's helping people with chronic pain reduce their opioid use. #ThinkyThursday.
Leading trauma research and care
Working in the Swiss Alps taught JTI Director Professor Michael Schuetz a thing or two about fractures! Read more. #ThinkyThursday.
Improving nutrition in hip fracture patients
Did you know nutrition is crucial for patient recovery? Check out this #TPCH team who researching how to improve nutrition in hip fracture patients to decrease their length of stay, minimise treatment costs, and improve health outcomes.
Study of new catheter design
#ThinkyThursday is back, this time with a talented #RBWH team who are working on a new catheter design. Millions of catheters are used in Australia each year, but the current device has a failure rate of 40 to 50 per cent.
CANCELLED: Planning biostatistical analysis in your research – Introduction to Clinical Research Principles
Date: Thursday, 2 April 2020
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Education Centre, RBWH
Increase awareness of statistical methods, decide on data to collect to answer your research question during planning phase, consider the type of variables in an analysis pathway and visualise data and interpretation approach, prior to data collection
How can we do better?
This is the question Metro North Mental Health Director of Psychology Anthony Bligh asked himself while undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Innovation. #ThinkyThursday research is undertaken to help Metro North offer the best possible healthcare to our patients.
Planning for success: project management for clinical research
Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Online
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid-career clinical researchers and research coordinators wanting to develop skills in clinical research project management.
Identifying knowledge gaps to refine clinical research questions – Introduction to Clinical Research Principles
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Education Centre, RBWH
Systematic searches of academic literature and Critical Appraisal of literature using quality assessment tools
Congratulations to our Health Science graduates!
Metro North staff were among the first cohort of students to graduate from the new Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) at the University of Technology (QUT).
Trial reduces medication errors
Happy Thinky Thursday! Caboolture Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Colleen Herrmann is inspiring nurses to include research in their day-to-day duties having taken on an Associate Investigator role in a research study in collaboration with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Research improves care of ventilated patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we look at ICU Dietitian Alicia Wiese’s research into improving the nutrition of patients in Intensive Care Units. Working alongside an expert team, Alicia and other researchers have moved away from GRV monitoring and, under a new protocol, have improved health outcomes for patients.
Deciphering the link between sleep and dementia
This week for #ThinkyThursday we look at the team at #TPCH who are investigating the link between a common sleep disorder and the single greatest cause of disability in adults over 65.
Study brings safety and more understanding around breech births
Caboolture Hospital Midwifery Educator Janene Rattray is the hero of today’s #ThinkyThursday! She is helping mothers to better understand options around breech births and is working closely with maternity doctors and midwives to deliver informed, consistent and high-quality care.
Foot disease – the silent patient burden
It’s #ThinkyThursday! This week we look at a world-first study led by Dr Pete Lazzarini from #TPCH to investigate the prevalence and predictors of foot disease and complications in inpatients. His research will go on to help both patients and hospital services to better manage the problem.
Less invasive drug administration on the horizon
At Metro North we are always looking for ways to improve our patient’s care and experience. Today #ThinkyThursday shares Dr Jayesh Dhanani’s research into discovering a new and less invasive drug administration method. His experiences working with tuberculosis patients in India prompted Jayesh to explore the effectiveness of inhaling medication instead.
Queensland researchers identify a third type of twin
Our #RBWH research team have discovered a third type of twin! For this week’s #ThinkyThursday we are sharing the story behind the extremely rare sesquizygotic twins and the research behind this discovery.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – October 2020
Date: 1st October 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – September 2020
Date: 3rd September 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – August 2020
Date: 6th August 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – July 2020
Date: 2nd July 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – June 2020
Date: 4th June 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – May 2020
Date: 7th May 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – April 2020
Date: 2nd April 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – March 2020
Date: 5th March 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing & Midwifery Services – November 2020
Date: 5th November 2020
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Statistical modelling of data—Seminar 2: Modelling binary outcomes
Date: 4 December 2019
Time: 11.00am–12.30pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Bancroft Level 6 Auditorium
In this series, biostatistical models used for the analysis of binary clinical outcomes will be discussed.
Statistical modelling of data—Seminar 1: Modelling continuous outcomes
Date: 27 November 2019
Time: 11.00am–12.30pm
Venue: QIMR Berghofer Bancroft Level 6 Auditorium
In this series, biostatistical models used for the analysis of continuous clinical outcomes will be discussed.
A focus on trauma with Professor Michael Reade
This week #ThinkyThursday looks at preserving and extending the shelf-life of blood products and resuscitation fluids from five days to two years! As a member of the Australian Defence Force, Professor Michael Reade hopes this research will benefit patients as well as those in the military.
Identifying adverse medication events in the ED
This #ThinkyThursday takes us to Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr Sean Clark is piloting a project to quickly identify patients at risk of non-specific medication related events who are presented to the ED. His focus on quality healthcare will benefit the many ED patients presented every year.
Robotic bronchoscopy clinical trial
This #ThinkyThursday we look at a trial of ground-breaking robotic technology which can help physicians explore virtual maps of patient’s lungs and airways to detect and sample lung nodules for cancer.
Quad bike safety: Final Recommendation to the Minister
The Road Safety Data Bureau will bring together staff from Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Police Service, Motor Accident Insurance Commission and Queensland Health's Jamieson Trauma Institute.
ICCC study helps Caboolture families
Caboolture Hospital’s research is helping to better coordinate care for children. Read how this #ThinkyThursday research is helping kids like Ruby!
Driving life changing research for CF patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Clinical Research Coordinator for #TPCH Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Michelle Woods is changing lives. CF patient Tracey has been able to start full-time work for the first time in almost 20 years!
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Harnessing research opportunities in busy emergency department
Dr Catherine Forristal joined Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department last year as its first Research Manager. This #ThinkyThursday recognises the incredible work Catherine is doing to drive research in the ED.
Advanced Topics in Clinical Research 2019 – Planning for success: project management for clinical research
Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Education Centre, RBWH
This session is designed for aspiring early and mid career clinical researchers wanting to develop skills in clinical research project management.
‘We want the road toll to be zero’: How big data could save Queensland lives
The Road Safety Data Bureau will bring together staff from Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Police Service, Motor Accident Insurance Commission and Queensland Health's Jamieson Trauma Institute.
Turning tide on deadliest cancer
#ThinkyThursday this week takes us to the team at #TPCH. Here, under Professor Kwun Fong’s leadership, they are working on a trial to detect lung cancer in early stages and are already saving lives!
Eat Walk Engage: a successful RBWH program helping patients stay mobile
#ThinkyThursday this week showcases Dr Alison Mudge. Since receiving the Clinician Research Fellowship, Alison has been able to take the next step with her research into delirium prevention.
Telehealth brings clinical services closer to home
Happy #ThinkyThursday! Since receiving a 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship, speech pathologist Dr Clare Burns has worked on improving patient’s access to healthcare, especially whose struggling with swallowing and communication disorders.
Indigenous nurse and midwife joins Metro North as new director
Registered nurse and proud Yidinji woman from the Atherton Tablelands, Sherry Holzapfel has joined Metro North as the new Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU).
Associate Professor Andrew Mallett’s research into genetically or inherited kidney disease
Our #ThinkyThursday story today introduces Associate Professor and 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship recipient Andrew Mallett. The grant has allowed Andrew to hone in on his research into genetically or inherited kidney disease.
Delving deeper into thyroid cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease
Introducing this week’s #ThinkyThursday Clinician Fellowship recipient Dr Don McLeod! Since receiving the Fellowship Dr McLeod has been able to delve deeper into the root causes and treatments of thyroid cancer.
Dr Siok Tey is fighting cancer with state-of-the-art technology modern methods
The second round of Metro North Clinical Research Fellowships is now open! Last year Dr Siok Tey was awarded one of give grants and since then has been able to enhance her research into cancer treatment.
Dental bite – the hidden risk factors of tooth decay
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we take a look at how we can better provide dental healthcare to those who come from low socio-economic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 3rd October 2019
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 7th November 2019
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 05 September 2019
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 01 August 2019
Time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Interactive research session 2019 – Enabling Clinical Research Through Partnership
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2019,
Enabling Clinical Research Through Partnership
#Nextcare Health Conference 2019 – a stellar leadership experience
The inaugural #Nextcare Health Conference was an extraordinary two days of development and learning for healthcare leaders from across the globe, looking to connect, inspire and transform their careers.
Interactive research workshops 2019 – Publishing Primary Research Articles
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2019,
Publishing Primary Research Articles
Research Excellence Awards 2019 announced
From the lab to the bedside, Metro North researchers are conducting ground-breaking research every day. Last night, our researchers were recognised for their stellar achievements at our annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.
Introduction to R Workshops
Date: Monday 17 June 2019
Extended data handling capabilities and programming in R
Introduction to R Workshops
Date: Monday 10 June 2019
Data preparation and basic analyses
Introduction to R Workshops
Date: Monday 3 June 2019
Introduction to R and RStudio
Making friends with statistics
Date: Friday 14th June 2019
Methods for categorical data analysis
Making friends with statistics
Date: Friday 7th June 2019
Methods for quantitative data analysis
Making friends with statistics
Date: Friday 31st May 2019
Defining good statistical analysis, database management and cleaning
Good Clinical Practice Course
Date: 1 November 2019
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 1, Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston
For MNHHS research staff including Principal Investigators, Associate Investigators, Study Co-ordinators and Research Assistants with at least 3 months clinical trials experience.
Date: Friday 21 June 2019
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 6 june 2019
Venue: Level 1, Room 1D, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Early career researchers first in line for collaborative research grants
In a first of its kind, seven early career research grants have been awarded from a funding collaboration between the Metro North Office of Research, the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and QIMR Berghofer.
Demystifying Research Workshop
Date: Thursday 11 July 2019
Time: 8am – 4:30pm
Venue: Education Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital
Full-day interactive workshop to guide novice MNHHS researchers through the full research journey.
QuEDS Dietitians Masterclass 2019
Date: Thursday 11-12 July 2019
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH),
The QuEDS Dietitians Masterclass is here again – but bigger and better than ever.
2019 CAHRLI Symposium
Date: Wednesday 19th June
This is a free event showcasing Metro North Allied Health research, education and innovation initiatives
Allied Health Research Higher Degree Student Network Meeting
Date: 29 May 2019
Allied Health Research Higher Degree Student Network Meeting
Interactive research workshops 2019 – What makes a successful grant proposal?
Date: 25 June 2019
What makes a successful grant proposal?
Introduction to clinical research principles – Defining Knowledge Gaps: searching and assessing literature
Date: 21 May 2019
Defining Knowledge Gaps: searching and assessing literature
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 7 March 2019
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
2019 Cancer Preceptorship for General Practitioners
Date: 20 July 2019
Venue: Education centre, RBWH
TPCH researchers turning the tide on lung cancer
A team of researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) are turning the tide on the world’s deadliest cancer, after bringing an international CT screening trial to Australia to detect lung abnormalities, before it’s too late.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services 7 March 2019
Date: 7 March 2019
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing Building 34, RBWH
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Better bone marrow transplants
RBWH researchers have conducted Australia’s first clinical trial using genetically engineered immune cells to make bone marrow transplantation for blood cancer safer.
MNHHS Webinar Series – Determining sample size for your research project
Date: 12 November 2019
Time: 12.30 - 1pm
Venue: Online Webinar
The MNHHS Research Education Webinar Series is a series of online Zoom events focussing on practical educational topics for researchers.
MNHHS Webinar Series – How to create a study budget
Date: 15th October 2019
Time: 12.30 - 1pm
Venue: Online Webinar
The MNHHS Research Education Webinar Series is a series of online Zoom events focussing on practical educational topics for researchers.
MNHHS Webinar Series – How to prepare an SSA application in ERM
Date: 23 July 2019
The MNHHS Research Education Webinar Series is a series of online Zoom events focussing on practical educational topics for researchers.
MNHHS Webinar Series – Seeking ethics approval via ERM
Date: 14 May 2019
The MNHHS Research Education Webinar Series is a series of online Zoom events focussing on practical educational topics for researchers.
MNHHS Webinar Series – Differences between quality projects and research
Date: 5 March 2019
The MNHHS Research Education Webinar Series is a series of online Zoom events focussing on practical educational topics for researchers.
Planning data collection and analysis pathways
Date: 4 April 2019
Venue: TPCH Education Centre
Deciding on what data to collect answer the research question.
Designing a clinical research project
Date: 12 February 2019
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
An overview of the types of research methodologies with examples: advice on how to choose the right method for your research question.
Metro North celebrates Australia Day winners
Metro North Hospital and Health Service has awarded 10 Australia Day awards for excellence today.
Metro North signs historic collaboration with QIMR Berghofer
Metro North Hospital and Health Service and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend their...
Seeking approvals to undertake clinical research
Date: 21 March 2019
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Ethical Considerations for Clinical Research and Navigating research governance processes within MNHHS
Redcliffe Hospital Research Symposium
Date: 19 September 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
The 2019 Redcliffe Hospital Research Symposium will include local research presentations, display of research and quality improvement posters from the current and previous year.
Clinical trial finds new immunotherapy improves MS symptoms
A world-first clinical trial of a new cellular immunotherapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) has found that it improved symptoms and quality of life for most patients.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 4 December 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 2 October 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 4 September 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 7 August 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 3 July 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 5 June 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 1 May 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 3 April 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 6 March 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 6 February 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Education Series – Research Forum
Date: 5 December 2018
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
Research forum with facilitator Joel Dulhunty.
Statewide focus for frailty initiatives developed at Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital one of three hospitals to receive Queensland Health funding to develop and trial initiatives to improve the medical journey for frail patients.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services 30 October 2018
Date: 30 October 2018
Venue: Level 5, Seminar Room, Centre for Clinical Nursing, Building 34, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Advanced Topics in Clinical Research 2018 – Establishing Effective Research Partnerships
Date:Thursday 25th October 2018
Venue: TPCH Education Centre
Building effective and productive research partnerships
Considerations for multi-party research agreements
Pitfalls to avoid during research collaborations
Interactive Research Workshop – What makes a successful grant proposal?
Date:Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Venue: RBWH Education Centre
An expert panel of leading clinical researchers will be in attendance to outline their approach and top tips for successful grant writing
Australian researchers nab first ever win at prestigious US Military Health System Research Symposium
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Professor Michael Reade and his research team including Dr Anthony Holley have been the first Australians to win an award at the US Military Health System Research Symposium, the largest military clinical science conference worldwide.
Monthly Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 6 September 2018
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing, Building 34, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Cystic Fibrosis researchers win prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize
Metro North researchers were in the national spotlight overnight, taking out a prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize.
New MNHHS grants and NHMRC funding changes
Date: 18 September 2018
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Understanding the the changes to the external competitive grant schemes and learning about new funding opportunities.
CF research in running for Eureka Prize
Congratulations to Professor Scott Bell and colleagues from the CF Air team who are finalists in Australia’s leading science awards, the 2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Redcliffe Hospital Research Symposium
Date: 20 September 2018
Venue: Education Centre, Redcliffe Hospital
The 2018 Redcliffe Hospital Research Symposium will include local research presentations, display of research and quality improvement posters from the current and previous year.
Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
In a world first trial, Australian researchers have found that robotic-assisted prostatectomy is providing equal outcomes for urinary and erectile function to open prostatectomy.
Building and framing your research track record
Date: 7 August 2018
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Why and how to build your research track record, framing and presenting your research skills and changes to how track record assessment contributes to local and NHMRC funding scheme applications
RBWH bringing care closer to home for prostate cancer patients
An Australian-first trial underway in Brisbane is aiming to better detect prostate cancer and revolutionise care for thousands of Queenslanders diagnosed each year.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 1 November 2018
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing, Building 34, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services October 2018
Date: 4 October 2018
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing, Building 34, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Grand Rounds Nursing and Midwifery Services
Date: 2 August 2018
Venue: Level 1, Room 1C, Centre for Clinical Nursing, Building 34, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
Research Excellence Awards 2018 announced
Brilliant research happens every day across Metro North, and our research community was recognised last night at the 2018 Research Excellence Awards.
May Research Grand Rounds
Date: 3 May 2018
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Enjoy lunch and bring along your colleagues. Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
World first at The Prince Charles Hospital
Researchers from the Critical Care Research Group at The Prince Charles Hospital have developed a world first app to help combat delirium, a devastating medical condition considered one of the greatest mysteries of modern medicine.
Monthly Research Grand Rounds
Date: 1 March 2018
Enjoy lunch and bring along your colleagues. Take this opportunity to find out about current research from nursing leaders who are experts in their field.
A common sense approach to cannulas in the emergency department
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has seen a 10 per cent reduction in unnecessary placement of cannulas in the Emergency & Trauma Centre (ETC) through research into a common-sense multi-modal intervention.
Answering questions behind unexplained end stage kidney disease
For the majority, the cause of their kidney disease is known but there are many battling through their disease without any real answers—only adding to the burden and stress that comes with chronic illness.
Brain injury in babies: is stem cell treatment the answer?
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) neonatal expert Professor Paul Colditz has received a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant to explore stem cell treatment for babies with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy—a brain injury due to oxygen deprivation.
Taking a unique approach to blood cancers
A drive to find effective treatments for acute leukaemia is one of the primary actors that saw Associate Professor Steven Lane awarded a prestigious inaugural CSL Centenary Fellowship.
Reducing the impact of hospital stays
Older people are at greater harm from a combination of serious illness and he hospital environment, leading to geriatric syndromes such as delirium, functional decline, falls, incontinence and pressure injuries.
The behaviour of bullying
Bullying is a prevalent problem among youth worldwide. In Australia it affects at least 1 in 10 students in a school term.
New treatment for heart failure
An innovative device being trialled at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) may provide a treatment option for heart failure for the first time in Queensland.
Cancer trial evolves beyond hospital treatment
An Australian first cancer trial has begun at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) providing patients with lymphoma better support post treatment than ever before.
Changing lives for critically ill patients
Speech pathologist Anna-Liisa Sutt is challenging beliefs and changing practice through her research helping tracheostomised mechanically ventilated patients speak sooner.
Obesity and gestational diabetes in pregnancy
In the decade since completing her PhD, Professor Leonie Callaway has gathered a team of clinician scientists who share her passion for the wellbeing of women, particularly addressing obesity and gestational diabetes in pregnancy.
Focus on public health
As a leader in their field, the Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is committed to contributing to evidence-based practice, exploring new technology and ideas, and seeking to understand and reduce risks through better and more efficient ways of working.
Obstetric research earns world respect
Asking fundamental questions from everyday clinical practice and concern for the mental health impact on patients drives Redcliffe Hospital Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Alka Kothari’s successful approach to research.
Constant juggle spells opportunity for physio
Brighton Health Campus senior rehabilitation physiotherapist Dr Ann Rahmann makes a habit of wearing multiple hats at once, juggling numerous research collaborations while running between the rehab gym and her lecturing position at the Australian Catholic University at Banyo.
Tackling post-intensive care syndrome
While Australia has the highest intensive care unit survival rate in the world, patients’ long-term quality of life and productivity can be reduced by debilitating complications, often impairing their ability to fulfil ordinary daily tasks due to ongoing chronic pain, loss of muscle mass, insomnia, memory loss and/or psychological stress.
Eliminating malaria
Queensland researchers are leading the world in trialling new malaria treatments and live imaging of people with malaria.
Hope for patients with chronic lung disease
Queensland clinicians are conducting world’s largest ever trial of cell therapy for lung disease.
Life beyond cancer
As a psychiatrist providing treatment for patients with cancer and their families, Professor Jane Turner is developing a program of research focused on interventions in areas of clinical need and translational research.
Medical glue the clue to IV lines
Caboolture Hospital researchers are trialling a new way to make one of the most common medical procedures in the world – placing drips or intravenous (IV) lines – safer, less painful and potentially more cost effective.
Jack Bell – emerging researcher
When dietitian Jack Bell first commenced his PhD in 2011, he didn’t expect his research would change practice around the world.
Taking a bite out of research
Metro North Oral Health Services is encouraging a greater focus on research with the appointment of Dr Michael Foley to the position of Director of Research and Advocacy.
Innovation in anaesthesia
For an anaesthetist, knowing the most appropriate and effective medical device can feel like negotiating a mine field. The specialty’s volume of medical information doubles every 18 months, with related journals producing 1000 new pages each day.
New app to help decipher medical mystery
A team from The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has developed an app that could assist in the diagnosis of a devastating medical condition that is considered one of the great medical mysteries of our time.
Drug free technology to bring safer diagnosis for heart patients
In an Australian first, The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is trialling a drug free diagnosis system to assess whether obstructions in a patient’s coronary arteries could be fatal.
HIRF helps researchers see disease
Research is embedded in medical imaging at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital through the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF). The cutting-edge facility is one of only a few such clinical imaging research centres in Australia.
Junior doctor research fellowship
The risks associated with cardiac surgical procedures are the focus of Dr Jonathon Fanning’s Junior Doctor Research Fellowship from the Queensland Government.
Substance use and psychosis
New research is providing increased evidence for natural recovery from cannabis use by people with psychosis. Of the five per cent of Queenslanders who experience psychosis, up to 80 per cent use cannabis.
Exercise MRI
A multidisciplinary team of radiographers, cardiologists, physiotherapists and radiologists is combining ultra-fast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology with an MRI bicycle ergometer to better understand how a patient’s heart operates under exercise conditions.
Caboolture research trial to shape future of health care for kids
Researchers at Caboolture Hospital will undertake a vital research trial aimed at shaping the future of health care for Caboolture children.
Research to bring donor hearts back to life
Australian researchers are working to increase the number of hearts available for transplant by bringing donor hearts back to life.
Improving antibiotic use for critical care
Born out of the Bali bombings in 2002, the University of Queensland (UQ) Burns, Trauma and Critical Research Centre conducts world-leading research to improve care and treatment outcomes for patients who are critically ill, injured or burned.
New role fuels CISS reasearch drive
A unique Clinical Evidence Development Officer position will lead the charge towards bolstering knowledge translation within Metro North’s Community, Indigenous and Subacute Services (CISS), as the service turns its focus to improving incorporation of clinical evidence into everyday practice.
Robotic arms spells new hope for patients
A robotic upper limb device never before used in a clinical setting in Australia is making waves at Brighton Health Campus by helping to improve outcomes for stroke patients.
Researchers awarded at APAC forum
For many people, chest pain can be a terrifying and debilitating experience. Doctors at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital have developed an innovative diagnostic tool which rapidly treats patients with chest pain, has reduced the panic time, and provides fast lifesaving treatment to those most in need.
Lung research receives a boost
Research with the potential to improve health outcomes for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been boosted with a $666,000 grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Research on show at RBWH Healthcare Symposium awards
After three jam-packed days of research, innovation and partnership, the 26th annual RBWH Healthcare Symposium concluded with its awards ceremony on 14 September. The awards highlighted some of the best and brightest minds at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
New research centre at TPCH targets early detection of lung cancer
The Prince Charles Hospital will be the centre of a major new research effort focussing on earlier detection of lung cancer, Australia’s deadliest cancer.
Record injection of funds for chronic disease research
Fifty research projects tackling Australia’s most prevalent chronic illnesses will benefit from a $2.9 million injection of funds from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
World-leading Brisbane researchers recognised
An international expert in intensive care and antibiotics has taken out the top honour at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Excellence Awards.
RANZCP honours Michael Breakspear
The accolades keep coming for Professor Michael Breakspear who has received the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Senior Research Award for his significant contribution to psychiatric research.
Improving hospital care for older patients
Leading researcher and physician Alison Mudge will share research and experience in improving outcomes for hospitalised elders at an international gerontology conference in July in San Francisco.