QUT & Metro North Collaborative Research Grants
Biofilm and neointima formation on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
A study looking at how and where biofilms (micro-organisms) and neointimas (cellular sheaths produced by the body to coat artificial surfaces) form on cannulae (hollow tubes for insertion into the body) used in ECMO heart / lung machines, and how to re-engineer the surface of a cannula to reduce these.
Investigative Team
Ms Amanda Corley, Nursing & Midwifery, The Prince Charles Hospital
Ms Nicole Bartnikowski, A/Prof Tim Dargaville, Dr Jayshree Lavana
Biofabricated biological meshes for pelvic surgery
A study looking at bio-fabricating bio-absorbable meshes for use in incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic surgeries, to avoid the risks associated with non-absorbable synthetic meshes, which sometimes require more surgery to remove.
Investigative Team
Dr Andrea Warwick, Medical Services, Redcliffe Hospital
A/Prof Makrina Totsika, Prof Mia Woodruff, Dr Andrew Riddell
Standard versUs peRForated peripheral intravenous catheters
A study looking at what the use of a new type of perforated peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) design compared to the use of a standard (non-perforated) PIVC has on patient outcomes.
Investigative Team
Dr Nicole Gavin, Nursing & Midwifery, The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Prof Samantha Keogh, Dr Louise Marquart, Ms Nicole Marsh
UQ & Metro North Collaborative Research Grants
Pharmacokinetics of inhaled fentanyl and morphine
A study looking at establishing equivalent dosages using the strong painkillers fentanyl and morphine by inhalation versus intravenously, to avoid the need for the time-consuming insertion of a cannula.
Investigative Team
Dr Jayesh Dhanani, Medical Services, The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Prof Michael Reade, A/Prof Victoria Eley, Dr Julian Williams
Somatic mutation in endometriotic lesions and their relationship to disease progression, severity and symptoms
A study to look at the prevalence and relevance of somatic mutations (genetic alterations acquired by a cell that can be passed on to cell progeny) in endometriosis lesions, which may be associated with more severe symptoms, physical appearance, or growth characteristics.
Investigative Team
Dr Akwasi Amoako, Medical Services, The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Prof Grant Montgomery, Dr Akram Khalil, Dr Keisuke Tanaka
Outfoxing Pseudomonas and Burkholderia infection in lung transplant recipients
A study to understand the prevalence and importance of—and treatment options for—Gram-negative bacteria that produce ‘inhibitory antibodies’ which protect the bacteria from attack by the body’s immune system, in the context of lung transplantation.
Investigative Team
Dr Chandima Divithotewala, Medical Services, The Prince Charles Hospital
Dr Timothy Wells, Prof Daniel Chambers, Ms Amy Pham
QIMRB & Metro North Collaborative Research Grants
Pregnancy, Birth and Trauma; designing a screening tool for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the perinatal setting
A study to promote detection and early intervention of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by developing and validating a PTSD screening tool that can be used by health professionals and researchers.
Investigative Team
Ms Tracey Mackle, Nursing & Midwifery, Metro North Mental Health
Dr Lucia Colodro Conde, Prof Sarah Medland, A/Prof Susan Patterson