Wesley Research Institute

Wesley Research Institute 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available online, providing us with a great opportunity to showcase a year of delivering real health impact through research that truly matters.  From advancements in understanding coeliac disease, and informing healthcare solution design, to the launch of the Queensland Spatial Biology Centre (QSBC), this report highlights how our work contributes to better patient health outcomes.  Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand our research initiatives and undertake more life-changing clinical trials.  Behind every piece of data and research insights featured in this annual report is a real story – the patients and communities our work has positively impacted. Read the Annual Report - https://lnkd.in/gZjB6Mj9 As we celebrate our 30th year since formation, we are excited to continue our work in delivering real health impact.  📸 Our view of Brisbane city and the river from level 8, East Wing, The Wesley Hospital #WesleyResearchInstitute #annualreport #healthimpact #research #researchaustralia #healthresearch #medicalresearch #researchinstitute #researchqueensland #2024

Last week, the Wesley Research Institute Health Services Research team presented at the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ) conference at the Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) in Brisbane! This year’s theme ‘Health Services Research in the Digital Age’ resonated with our researchers, as they look to further research in virtual hospital care. The conference welcomed speakers and delegates to explore the current and future challenges and solutions that health services research can offer, as they harness new digital technologies to help build a sustainable, future-ready, and patient-focused healthcare system. Our Health Service Research team presented throughout the course of the the conference, including at the Hospital Without Walls symposium, chaired by Associate Professor Elizabeth Martin, with Dr Olivia Fisher and Kelly McGrath (nee Inglis) who heads up the Care Navigation team at Isaac Navicare, joining the discussion. Dr Caroline Grogan, shared her latest research on an innovative dementia in-home respite service and using inclusive processes to include people living with dementia and family carers in health services research. Shayma M. presented her PhD research, which investigated the most effective digital solutions for boosting appointment attendance based on patient preferences, specific patient needs, and available resources. Belinda Moshi presented a poster, focusing on the realities of digital connectivity for frontline aged-care workers. To learn more about the innovative work of our Health Services Research team visit https://lnkd.in/gGGc7XW3 #healthservices #research #researchers #health #healthserviceresearch.

Today is truly special for all of us at Wesley Research Institute, as we celebrate 30 years of delivering real health impact - an incredible milestone our dedicated supporters, talented researchers, compassionate clinicians, and the entire WRI community made possible.     Since our founding in 1994, Wesley Research Institute (WRI) has grown into a leader in health and medical research, consistently working to improve patient outcomes. Over the past three decades, WRI has made a lasting impact through its commitment to bridging the gap between clinical practice and healthcare research, ensuring that the latest advancements directly benefit patients. Through rigorous scientific inquiry and a patient-centred approach, WRI has contributed significantly to the medical community in Australia and internationally. Look back on 30 years with us, as we highlight key milestones and contributions that have shaped our journey - https://lnkd.in/g4Wv-Hc9 Thank you to our researchers, partners, patients, supporters and staff who have been with us on this journey. You’re part of every breakthrough, every clinical trial and every new discovery. Your support has helped us turn ideas into research, research into action and action into real health impact for countless of lives.  As we look to the future, Wesley Research Institute remains dedicated to expanding research capabilities and embracing new challenges in health research. With the continued support of our community, we are poised to make even greater contributions for years to come.     #30years #research #researchaustralia #medicalresearch #healthresearch #researchinnovation

Exciting News for Clinical Trials in QLD! 📢 Sherman Leung, Head of Research Operations at Wesley Research Institute, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA). ACTA is the national peak body for clinical trials, advancing clinical trial networks, coordinating centres and clinical quality registries led by its Chair Professor Christopher Reid. Its work is critical to improving the health outcomes for all Australians, and we are proud to contribute to this important mission. As the national voice for clinical trials, ACTA’s success is underpinned by funding from the government, to provide leadership into numerous initiatives including the National One Stop Shop, the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and the National Health and Medical Research Strategy. These initiatives are essential for ensuring that Australia remains a global leader in clinical trials and health and medical research, supporting the nation’s many patients who benefit from evidence-based healthcare. Sherman’s appointment represents an exciting opportunity for greater national representation of the clinical trials sector in Queensland, with the appointment as well of Prof. Nadine Foster at The University of Queensland to the Board. We look forward to the impactful contributions Sherman will bring to ACTA and the strengthened collaboration between ACTA and Queensland’s vibrant research ecosystem. Health Translation Queensland Life Sciences Queensland Ltd (LSQ) Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) Research Australia Mark Butler Dr. Julie-Anne White Melissa Hagan Brisbane Economic Development Agency Tim Nicholls MP Mark Bailey MP #research #clinicaltrials #researcher #researchaustralia

Meet the WRI Health Services Research team at the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ) conference this week in Brisbane! Dr Caroline Grogan, will be sharing her latest research on an innovative dementia in-home respite service and using inclusive processes to include people living with dementia and family carers in health services research. Associate Professor Elizabeth Martin and Dr Olivia Fisher will be presenting at the Hospital Without Walls symposium, focusing on the future of virtual hospital care. Shayma M. will be presenting her PhD research, which investigated the most effective digital solutions for boosting appointment attendance based on patient preferences, specific patient needs, and available resources. To learn more about Health Services Research at WRI visit https://lnkd.in/gGGc7XW3 Belinda Moshi Caitlin Donahoo Kelly McGrath (nee Inglis) #healthservices #research #researchaustralia

Great start to #multiomics2024 with a welcome breakfast sponsored by Wesley Research Institute and Queensland Spatial Biology Centre (QSBC)! Catch Dr Arutha Kulasinghe, Meg Donovan, PhD and Naomi Berrell from the QSBC team speaking at the Multi-omics 2024 conference in Brisbane this coming week. #research #spatialmapping #spatialomics #spatialbiology #research #researchers

Dr Arutha Kulasinghe, Scientific Director of the Queensland Spatial Biology Centre (QSBC), spoke at the Life Sciences Queensland Ltd (LSQ) networking breakfast this morning.   Dr Kulasinghe presented the pioneering work in spatial analysis of the tumour microenvironment by his team at QSBC and The University of Queensland. Spatial biology is advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms through the visualisation of tissue architecture at a cellular and molecular level. This analysis provides invaluable insights into the organisation and interactions of these cells, offering a roadmap for tailored treatments that can target individual cells, organs and diseases to improve patient health.   Catch Meg Donovan, PhD and Naomi Berrell from the QSBC team speaking at the Multi-omics 2024 conference in Brisbane this coming week.   For more information about the work of the Queensland Spatial Biology Centre visit https://lnkd.in/gWQZuxED #research #spatialmapping #spatialomics #spatialbiology #research #researchers

We were delighted to be invited by Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, who is Patron-in-Chief of Wesley Research Institute, to celebrate 30 years of delivering real health impact at Government House.     Since 1994, Wesley Research Institute (WRI) has grown into a leader in health and medical research, consistently working to improve patient outcomes. Over the past three decades, WRI has made a lasting impact through its commitment to bridging the gap between clinical practice and healthcare research, ensuring that the latest advancements directly benefit patients.   The generosity of our community, corporate partners, life members and family foundations has been essential, enabling groundbreaking research to tackle some of our time’s most pressing health challenges. We enjoyed the night with those who have been instrumental in our 30 years, including WRI researchers, past and present employees, members of the board, supporters and life members. We thank everyone who attended and shared in celebrating this milestone.   Read this year's message of support to WRI from Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, the Governor of Queensland https://lnkd.in/gRap2VT3 #research #30years #researchinstitute #medicalresearch #researchaustralia #researchers #researchqueensland

This week marks a historic milestone for aged care reform in Australia, with the Senate passing the new Aged Care Bill. At the heart of this reform is a rights-based framework prioritising quality and person-centred care, an outcome aligned with recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care. At Wesley Research Institute, we are proud to contribute to this agenda through our Older People, Aged Care, and Dementia Research Program. Our work, generously funded by the Irene Patricia Hunt Memorial Trust, aims to: - Understand gaps in care for older Australians and propose solutions.  - Collaborate with partners like BlueCare to enhance services.  - Empower consumers by integrating their voices into every step of the research process. One of our flagship projects, the BlueCare Dementia In-Home Respite Program, highlights the power of listening to lived experiences. Through interviews and focus groups, we identified barriers and enablers to support better families navigating dementia care. 🎯 But reform is only the beginning. Sustainable change requires investment in research, consumer engagement, and workforce support. 💖 Your support can make a difference. Donate today to fund research that will lead to real-world improvements in aged care and ensure better outcomes for patients, carers, and families across Australia and beyond - https://lnkd.in/g3rxBqaZ BlueCare UnitingCare Queensland UnitingCare Australia Caroline Grogan, PhD Elizabeth Martin Olivia Fisher Belinda Moshi Shayma M. David Sloan Research Australia Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) Aged & Community Care Providers Association Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Catholic Health Australia Philanthropy Australia Fundraising Institute Australia Australian Communities Foundation #agedcare #agedcareresearch #dementia #dementiaresearch #healthservicesresearch #agedcarebill

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating Wesley Research Institute’s 30th birthday at our Open Day! Since 1994, WRI has been committed to enhancing lives through patient-focused medical and healthcare research. The Open Day highlighted the institute’s achievements and showcased our research programs, clinical trials, research grant rounds, and biobank facility. We also enjoyed a coffee and a piece of cake to mark the occasion with many of our supporters and community members!   If you would like to stay up to date with our latest research, advocacy efforts, events, news and more, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter https://lnkd.in/g6dCcedZ #openday #celebration #research #researchaustralia #researchers #researchinnovation #30thbirthday