2010 Available Research Grants
APEG INDUSTRY RESEARCH GRANTS
We hope to be able to offer research grants this year. Information will be available around May 2010.
PFIZER AUSTRALIAN PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE CARE (APEC) RESEARCH GRANTS
Pfizer are pleased to again announce that applications for the Australia Paediatric Endocrine Care Research Grants (APEC Research Grants) are open.
This research grants program is open to medical graduates who have obtained specialist qualifications within the last five years, or are currently in advanced training. Individual Grants will be available up to AUD$55,000 (including GST). Each grant is for a period of 12 months.
Applications are welcome from medical graduates who are currently residing, working and conducting research within Australasia. Grant recipients must conduct the majority of the research project within Australasia.
For an application form and further information visit:
http://www.apecgrants.com.au/
You can download a Poster about the grant
HERE, as well as the Grants Notice
HERE, and we encourage you to do this and hang it on a noticeboard in your department.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30th APRIL 2010.
APEG Research Collaborations
The following research collaborations are currently underway:
APEG TURNER SYNDROME COLLABORATION
Summary of research proposal
Brief Questionnaire on management of pubertal induction in TS DRAFT protocol forpubertal induction in TS
As discussed at the 2007 Broome APEG ASM, we wish to establish a research collaboration between APEG members regarding Turner syndrome.
The initial project which has been suggested relates to pubertal induction.
Informal discussions between APEG members (and published literature) suggests that a wide variety of approaches are currently in use. By means of a short questionnaire, it would be helpful to establish current views of APEG members in relation to pubertal induction - we appreciate your time to complete it and return to the Secretariat.
Please also see a suggested DRAFT protocol for pubertal induction using either 17beta oestradiol or transdermal oestradiol for further comment.
We would like to consider how we could use the protocol - either for use in clinical practice with prospective data collection or as the basis for an RCT. For further information and to register expressons of interest plase contact one of:
Justin Brown justin.brown@southernhealth.org.au
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME:
Do you have any patients with Klinefelter syndrome???
Does earlier diagnosis result in better quality of life in adulthood? This information is vital for informing evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice. Although Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a common genetic condition, with an estimated prevalence is 1:650 males, only around 30% of individuals are ever diagnosed. In the Australian population, this equates to 15,000 individuals living with KS, yet over 10,000 remaining undiagnosed. Andrology Australia, The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Monash University and Prince Henry’s Institute are conducting a questionnaire-based study to understand the psychosocial impact of KS, and how this is influenced by age at diagnosis. Health practitioners are asked to forward study information to any individuals aged 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with KS at any age. Contact Amy Herlihy to receive study information - phone (03) 8341 6370, fax (03) 8341 6212 or email klinefeltersyndrome@gmail.com.
Published Articles
Below is a list of published articles based upon either collaborative APEG supported research or work done on the basis of a specific APEG research grant.
List to come
APEG Young Investigator Awards
This award is presented at the annual scientific meeting of APEG to the best scientific presentation by an APEG member who are within 5 years of completing their FRACP (or equivalent).
The award is made on the advice of a committee, which consists of 3 people appointed by APEG Council. Candidates are assessed according to their project's scientific merit and originality, the clarity of their presentation and their response to questions from the audience.
Past Young Investigator Award Recipients
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1996
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Glenelg
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Christine Burren
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1997
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Bondi
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Maria Craig
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1998
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Perth
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Michelle Jack
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1999
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Coolum
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Esko Wiltshire
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2000
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Sydney
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Craig Jefferies
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2001
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Southport
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Craig Munns
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2002
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Darwin / Kakadu
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Kristen Neville
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2003
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Melbourne
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Elaine Tham
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2004
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Auckland
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Louise Conwell
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2005 |
Lyon |
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2006
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Hobart |
Ann Maguire |
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2007 |
Broome |
Michelle O'Connell and
Rochelle Ryan |
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2008 |
Canberra |
Peter Simm |
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2009 |
Coolum |
Shihab Hameed |