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2009 Available Research Grants

APEG INDUSTRY RESEARCH GRANTS

We are delighted to open the 2009 Research Grant Applications.

Please click on the logo below to download the application form for the grant you wish to apply for.  Please note, the criteria for both the NovoNordisk and Lilly grant is the same, so you can use a 'joint' application for your submission.  However, Merck Serono have different criteria for application.



 $25,000

 $15,000





 
$10,000



To apply for the Novo and Lilly Grant together, click HERE for a joint application form.
If you would like the application form in WORD format to incorporate into your application, please email the secretariat at:  apeg@willorganise.com.au with your request.


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. Applications will also be considered on a case by case basis from graduates returning to research after an appropriate break. Applicants may apply for up to AUD$55,000 (including GST) in research funding. Each grant is for 12 months.

For an application form and further information visit:

http://www.apecgrants.com.au/

You can download a Poster about the grant HERE, and we encourage you to do this and hang it on a noticeboard in your department.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29TH May 2009.


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

1996
Glenelg
Christine Burren
1997
Bondi
Maria Craig
1998
Perth
Michelle Jack
1999
Coolum
Esko Wiltshire
2000
Sydney
Craig Jefferies
2001
Southport
Craig Munns
2002
Darwin / Kakadu
Kristen Neville
2003
Melbourne
Elaine Tham
2004
Auckland
Louise Conwell
2005
Lyon
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2006
Hobart
Ann Maguire
2007 Broome
Michelle O'Connell and
Rochelle Ryan
2008 Canberra
Peter Simm
            

  

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