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NHMRC Tracker July 11 th 2008
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Program Grants: Interview Dates and FAQ page
Interviews for the current Program Grants application round are now expected to take place in the week commencing Monday 10 November 2008, to avoid an overlap with the 2008 Australian Health and Medical Research Congress.
The Program Grant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page includes information on quanta rates.
NHMRC and the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) consultation process
NHMRC is working with the Australian Research Council (ARC) to support the ERA consultation process around the use of research publications data.
As each Higher Education Provider (HEP) is allowed only a single submission to the consultation process, the NHMRC encourages all NHMRC-funded research staff at the relevant institutions to be involved in this process within their institutions.
NHMRC/ARC Research Administrators' Seminar
The 2008 Seminar will be held in the Bradman Theatrette at the National Convention Centre, Canberra from 6 - 7 November.
For more information regarding:
- Registration and accommodation information can be obtained from Ruth Cooper (02) 6287 6704 or Jaycinta Pitson (02) 6287 6728
- NHMRC’s session contact Damir Ivkovic (02) 6217 9447
Registration forms must be returned to ruth.cooper@arc.gov.au by 12 September 2008.
Further information will be available through Tracker and the NHMRC website over coming months.
Revision of the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines
The NHMRC is calling for tenders to review the scientific literature relating to:
(a) the food, diet, health, disease inter-relationship for different population subgroups;
(b) food, dietary patterns, nutrition and environmental sustainability; and
(c) national and international peer reviewed food selection guides and national data on nutrient intakes.
Review results will contribute to the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines.
Individuals, organisations, and consortiums who wish to submit a tender must address the evaluation criteria in the Request for Tender application.
NHMRC activities in genetics
Direct-to-consumer DNA tests: marketing hype or medical breakthrough?
The NHMRC and the Australian Law Reform Commission will co-host a public meeting with special guest Ms Bernie Hobbs, ABC TV's The New Inventors on 7 August (6.00-9.00 pm), State Library of NSW, Sydney.
Genetics testing symposium
The issues and concerns raised at this public meeting will be addressed at the NHMRC’s Genetic Testing Conference to be held on 16 October in Canberra. The Conference will explore key contemporary issues in DNA testing, including the protection of the community and preventive genetic-based strategies to ensure appropriate health care delivery. Attendance at the Conference is by invitation.
Genetic information sheets
The NHMRC has developed a series of information sheets on contemporary issues in genetics.
Podcast: a conversation with Professor Fiona Stanley
Can health and medical research contribute meaningfully to society while being commercially successful, personally satisfying, exciting and fun?
Professor Fiona Stanley, founding Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, thinks it can.
In this podcast she explains how her Institute’s collaborative approach reaps financial benefits while making a difference.
She also invites budding researchers to experience the immense satisfaction of working in the exciting world of research.
» Visit our website to download this podcast.
NHMRC Supporting Australian and New Zealand Health and Medical Research Students
This week NHMRC sponsored the Australian Medical Students Association’s (AMSA) Research Poster competition as a part of the 2008 AMSA convention. This year the competition attracted 41 entrants from Australian and New Zealand medical research students. Professor James Best, Chair of the NHMRC Research Committee relished the task of judging the top 15 dynamic entries.
Further information including competition winners and event photographs will be available on NHMRCs website shortly.