Mater Researcher A/Prof Shelley Wilkinson and Director of Obstetric Medicine at Mater Mothers’ Hospital Dr Jo Laurie are radically redesigning the gesational diabetes service at Mater Mothers' Hospital to be:
🤰 woman-focussed and
📱 digitally-supported
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INSPIRE has been republished with even MORE MEMBER articles!
So if you are looking for interesting & engaging reading over the summer issue 30 of INSPIRE is now available! In this jam-packed issue of INSPIRE, we explore the many advances taking place in paediatric HMR.

From all of us at Mater Research, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅

Congrats to Mater Researcher Dr Sahar Keshvari, whose 3-year Liver Foundation Professor Pauline Hall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship was recently extended.

Dr Keshvari was also highly commended in the Rising Star Award category at UQ News Faculty of Medicine Excellence Awards.

Associate Professor Kym Rae was featured in the latest issue of Research Australia INSPIRE.

A/Prof Rae and her research team are giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families a voice through research and supporting the growth of strong families.

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Mater Researchers Dr John Kemp, Dr Sahar Keshvari and Associate Professor Jake Begun will share in a combined $3.8 million in NHMRC Investigator and Ideas grants!

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The QLD Family Cohort is a successful recipient of a Health and Wellbeing Queensland #GenQ Grant to help drive generational change in our community and improve the health and wellbeing of young #Queenslanders ! Learn more: lnkd.in/gSxcD93R

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Today on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Mater Researcher Professor John Hooper was awarded a $300,000 grant from PanKind Foundation for his research investigating receptor-directed precision medicines for pancreatic cancer.

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Last week's Mater Research Showcase was an opportunity to come together and reflect on the collective achievements of our researchers from the past year alongside the broader Mater community.

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Congratulations to Dr Sarah Janssens, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Education Seeding Grant.

Dr Janssens is Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Mater Mothers’ Hospital.

Congratulations to Dr Jasmine Antoine, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Education Seeding Grant.

Dr Antoine is a Staff Specialist Neonatology at Mater Mothers' Hospital.

Congratulations to Dr Beth Mah, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Seeding Grant. Dr Mah is the Medical Director at Catherine’s House.

Congratulations to Dr Honnie Gorry, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Seeding Grant. Dr Gorry is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist at Mater.

Congratulations to Dr Neisha D’Silva, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Seeding Grant. Dr D’Silva is a Senior Staff Specialist, Endocrinology at the Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (QDEC).

Congratulations to A/Prof Liisa Laakso, PhD, winner of a 2023 Betty McGrath Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Seeding Grant, made possible through the generous support of Mater Foundation

Highly commended for the Sister Madonna Josey Medal is Mater Research’s Finance Manager, Alice Yin. Alice is an integral member of Mater Research who has spent over four years managing and improving financial systems. Congratulations Alice!

Congratulations to Ruth Lee, winner of the Sister Madonna Josey Medal. This medal is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the operations of Mater Research. Ruth is a valuable member of the Mater Research Ethics and Governance team.

Congratulations to A/Prof Jake Begun, winner of the Sister Eileen Pollard Medal. This medal is awarded to a person who has consistently translated research into clinical practice.

A/Prof Begun leads the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research Group at Mater Research.

Congratulations to Professor Brian Gabrielli, winner of the Sister Michaeleen Mary Ahern Medal for an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to supervising and mentoring Mater Research students.

Congratulations to Dr Kylie Alexander, winner of the Sister Regis Mary Dunne Medal for an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the research output and impact of Mater Research.