Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation update A significant health issue for veterans over the years has been that of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Clinicians and scientists working at GPH recognise that PTSD is not just an illness of the mind; the long term health consequence of PTSD goes much farther. Researchers at the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation are now in the final stages of preparation for the PTSD study which will study veterans with and without PTSD to better understand the long term physical impact on those suffering from PTSD and endeavour to better understand the genetics of the disorder. In partnership with RSL Qld, who has provided generous funds to help support this research, the clinicians at GPH and the GMRF researchers will collaborate with UQ and QUT with the long term aim of providing valuable data to inform the future clinical care of those suffering from PTSD and their families. This is the first study of its kind in the world and we are honoured to be in a position to be able to facilitate this research here at Greenslopes. Another significant development here at GMRF has been the expansion of our clinical trials unit. The very latest clinical trials in Oncology, Haematology and Hepatitis C are managed here at GPH with the support of the dedicated GMRF clinical trial coordinators. As the recent story on Four Corners articulated, access to the latest cancer drugs needs to be an option for patients. Here at the Cyril Gilbert Cancer Centre, investigators are leading the way with offering clinical trial opportunities to their patients. For those interested in hearing about With the help of our generous corporate, community and individual supporters GMRF is facilitating more medical research every day. what clinical trials are being undertaken at Greenslopes please visit the GMRF website or call the Foundation on 07 3390 7284 and ask to speak to the clinical trial assistant. With the help of our generous corporate, community and individual supporters GMRF is facilitating more medical research every day. We provide $30,000 each year to the GPH Nursing and Allied Healthcare staff by way of the GMRF Innovation Grants and this year we launched the Cyril Gilbert Testimonial Fund Grants in cancer treatment and care with a total pool of $150,000. We fund research that is clinically relevant to patients and their clinicians, the benefits of which we hope will be shared by the wider healthcare community. The 2013 grants will be awarded during this year’s “Remembrance through Research Week” in October. I cannot thank our supporters enough for their generous support, without which this important work would not be possible. Special mention goes to RSL QLD who has committed $1.75Million to the PTSD Project and to Kedron Wavell RSL Club and Sub Branch who recently make a recommitment of $50,000 over the coming 5 years. I also want to acknowledge the commitment of the foundation’s long term supporters; Greenslopes Private Hospital, the Diggers Dozen, Sullivan & Nicolaides Pathology and the University of Queensland and the many individuals who ensure this important work continues. I encourage you to find out more about the foundation by visiting the website www.gallipoliresearch.com.au or by contacting our staff for a tour of the facilities or consider joining our mailing list to receive Tribute our newsletter. Feel free to call 07 3390 7284 or email enquiries.gmrf@ramsayhealth.com.au Miriam Dwyer Chief Executive Officer Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation FEATURE STORY GPHnews 9
GPH News Spring 2013
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