Healthy Development Adelaide
Winner in Excellence in Research Collaboration (SA Science Excellence Awards 2009)
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HDA holds 'Broaden your Communication Horizons' Event
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On 17 November 2009, HDA held its third and final Career Development Event for the year on ’Broaden your communication horizons’ with ~80 people attending the event chaired by Dr Anne Sharp from UniSA. Speakers included Dr Rob Morrison (Flinders Uni) on Your research in the media; Prof Barry Brook (University of Adelaide) on Using blogs to expand your audience and try out new research ideas; Dr Denise Wood (UniSA) on Avatars, health and education in virtual worlds; Dr Susannah Eliott (AusSMC) on Science-media-policy triangle: how to make it work for you; and Ms Linda Cooper (Bragg Initiative / RiAUS) on Science and engaging communities.
   
HDA holds 'Fertility and infertility' Event
   
HDA co-hosts 'Refugee Trauma Across the Lifespan' Symposium
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On 29 October 2009, HDA co-hosted the 'Refugee Trauma Across the Lifespan' symposium with the University of Adelaide and UniSA's Peace, Defense and Security Research Cluster. The event was held at the National Wine Centre with ~250 people attending from a diverse range of disciplines and areas. The event was chaired by Prof Nicholas Procter (UniSA) and co-chair Ms Bernadette McGrath (STTARS). The symposium focussed specifically on mental health related to refugee trauma and identified issues in law, service delivery, public policy, education, geopolitical upheaval, clinical assessment and considered a range of practical steps that can be taken by individuals and communities to improve the assessment, treatment and care for people in need.
The day also highlighted specific issues that intersect with the mental health of children, young people and families of refugee background and successful settlement in Australia in the sequale of trauma.
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Keynote Speakers included Mr Hieu Van Le (Lieutenant Governor General of South Australia/Chairman of SA Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission) and Dr Ida Kaplan (Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture). Our other speakers included Prof Graeme Hugo (University of Adelaide), A/Prof Wendy Lacey (UniSA), Dr Jon Jureidini (WCH), Ms Jill Brodie-Tyrrell (DECS), Ms Nicola Trenorden (STTARS), Prof Alexander McFarlane (University of Adelaide), Dr Julie Robinson (Flinders University), Mr Tindaro Fallo (Migrant Resource Centre) and Dr Fiona Arney (UniSA). Our sponsors for the event included the Government of South Australia (Department of Education and Children's Services, Department for Families and Communities, Mental Health Unit within SA Health, Social Inclusion Unit within Department of the Premier and Cabinet), and STTARS.
The full program can be found here and some of the speaker presentations can be found above by clicking on the speakers name.
      
HDA holds 'Healthy Genes' Event
  
HDA holds Career Development Event
  
HDA winners in SA Science Excellence Awards
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On 20 August 2009,
the contribution of our world class scientists make to the state was highlighted at a gala dinner for the 2009 South Australian Science Excellence Awards. Presented by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, Governor of South Australia, and Minister for Science & Information Economy, Michael O'Brien, seven South Australians were recognised for the valuable contribution they make to science within our State.
Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) won the Excellence in Research Collaboration Award. HDA addresses high priority research issues into the physical, psychological and social health of Australian infants, children and adolescents. HDA was established in 2004 as an initiative of the University of Adelaide as a collaboration with the University of South Australia, the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute, Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation and the Department of Education and Children's Services and other supporting partners.
Professor Robert Norman, HDA Co-Convenor, Director of The Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide is the 2009 SA Scientist of the Year. Professor Norman is a leader in reproductive health and has been involved in many of the pioneering developments in IVF in Australia. He leads a world-class group of more than 350 researchers in the areas of reproductive health and regenerative medicine and has been named by the National Health and Medical Research Council as one of Australia's 10 great minds in research.
Professor Alastair MacLennan, HDA member and Head of the University of Adelaide's Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also a member of the Robinson Institute, won the Excellence in Research for Public Good Award. His department is internationally known as the largest and most productive research unit into women's and children's health. Professor MacLennan's research has included safer births, causes of cerebral palsy, better contraception, and management of menopause.
For more details on the awards and the full list of winners click here
 
pictured l to r: 1. HDA Award (Excellence in Research Collaboration) with HDA Co-Convenor, Professor Robert Norman (University of Adelaide); HDA Co-Convenor, Professor Michael Sawyer (CYWHS/University of Adelaide); Ms Anne Jurisevic, HDA's Network and Communication Officer; and HDA Co-Convenor, Professor Caroline McMillen (UniSA). 2. Professor Alastair MacLennan (Public Good), Professor Robert Norman (SA Scientist of the Year) and Ms Anne Jurisevic (Excellence in Research Collaboration).
HDA holds Bone Health Symposium
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On 4 August 2009, HDA held a Bone Health Symposium at the State Library Institute Building attracting over 80 attendees across South Australia involved in bone health research. The symposium showcased the spectrum of world class research on bone development and bone health covering the areas from development, nutritional regulation, genetic and metabolic disorders, fractures to repair. The event was Chaired by A/Prof Cory Xian, Group Leader of the Bone Growth and Repair Research Group at the University of South Australia.
Speakers included:
| Prof David Findlay, University of Adelaide - Basic bone cell function and bone remodelling |
Dr Sharon Byers, SA Pathology (WCH) - Bone disease in MPS children, current and potential therapy options |
| Dr Tetyana Shandala, UniSA - Prevention of cancer chemotherapy-induced bone growth defects |
A/Prof Barry Powell, Women's & Children's Health Research Institute - A new face for the future |
| Prof Howard Morris, Hanson Institute - Vitamin D in bone development, bone health and cancer prevention |
A/Prof Bruce Foster, Women's & Children's Hospital - Growth plate surgery in children |
| Dr David Haynes, University of Adelaide - Regulation of bone loss in inflammatory diseases |
A/Prof Andrew Zannettino, IMVS - The therapeutic application of mesenchymal precursor cells in bone repair |
  
HDA holds Children's Social Development event
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On 23 July 2009, HDA held it’s second Thematic Evening for the year on 'Getting it right, starting early: children's social development and wellbeing' at the University of Adelaide. The event attracted over 200 attendees across varied sectors that included universities, government, education, health service and community. The event was Chaired by Prof Michael Sawyer, HDA Co-Convenor and Head of the Research & Evaluation Unit at CYWHS.
Speakers included Ms Pam Linke (Parenting for Child and Family Health, CYWHS) on Social development of children; Dr Prue McEvoy (Department of Psychological Medicine, WCH / Disciplines of Psychiatry and Paediatrics, University of Adelaide) on Enhancing children's social development and well-being; Dr David Birbeck (Learning and Teaching Unit, UniSA) on Bodies and minds under construction: development of body image perceptions of 5 and 6 year old children; and Prof Tracey Wade (School of Psychology, Flinders University) on Decreasing risk for the development of an eating disorder in children and adolescents.
   
HDA finalists in SA Science Awards
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On 15 July 2009, the SA Science Excellence Awards finalists were announced. The Awards are a State government initiative through the Department for Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology. The winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 20 August.
HDA are finalists in the Excellence in Research Collaboration Award.
HDA Co-Convenor, Professor Robert Norman is a finalist in the SA Scientist of the Year category. Professor Norman has produced world class results in fertility and reproductive biology and is one of the world's most respected authorities on reproductive health and science.
For further information visit www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au or download the media release with all finalists announcements here.
HDA holds Career Development Event
On 9 July 2009, HDA held it’s first Career Development Event for the year on 'Forging a Research Career When the Going Gets Tough!' with 150 students and early career researchers across all three state Universities attending. The event offered some expert advice in career development and included presentations by academics and researchers who have successfully navigated research career challenges in their chosen field. An early career panel discussion then pursued issues raised by the presenters.
The presenters included Dr Kirk Jensen (Discipline of Biochemistry, University of Adelaide) on The challenges of a research career; Prof Barbara Pocock (Director, Centre Work+Life, UniSA) on Successful research while living in the work/life collision: what's possible? what needs to change?; and Dr Alison Coates (Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, UniSA) on Transitions
in a research career. The early career panel included Ms Wee-Ching Kong (Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide), Dr Wendy Ingman (Research Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Adelaide) and Dr Michael Sorich (School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, UniSA).
    
HDA hosts 5th annual Oration 'Genetics and Disease in Children'
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On 11 June 2009, HDA held it's 5th annual Oration on 'Genetics and Disease in Children' presented by Professor Eric Haan AO. Professor Haan is Head of the South Australian Clinical Genetics Services (SA Pathology based at the Women's and Children's Hospital) and a Clinical Affiliate Professor within the Discipline of Paediatrics at the University of Adelaide. Click here to view the media release. Professor Haan was presented with the Healthy Development Adelaide Award for 2009, for more information click here. The HDA Oration can be viewed on YouTube.     
pictured l to r: 1. HDA Oration. 2. Professor Eric Haan AO with his award. 3. HDA Co-Convenor, Professor Michael Sawyer with Professor Haan. 4. The Hon Dr Basil Hetzel AC with Professor Haan. 5. HDA Oration attendees.
HDA holds Vaccination event
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On 28 May 2009, HDA held it’s first Thematic Evening for the year on 'Vaccination: more than just a shot in the arm' at the University of Adelaide. The event attracted 100 attendees and was Chaired by A/Prof Claire Roberts from the Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide.
“Infectious diseases have been the scourge of humanity for millennia. The advent of public hygiene systems, clean drinking water and sewerage systems in the early 20th century made a huge difference. By the early 1950s antibiotics and vaccination became important weapons in the fight against infectious diseases. Many infections which commonly killed many people in the past have either been wiped out by vaccination or are relatively rare in nations where vaccination programs are active. The best known example is that of the global eradication of smallpox declared by the WHO in 1980. Clearly, vaccination is a mainstay of public health in our era”. Excerpt from Chair’s introduction…. Four highly distinguished speakers provided their insights on this important topic. Prof James Paton, Director: Research Centre for Infectious Diseases, University of Adelaide - Pathogenesis and prevention of pneumococcal disease. Prof Geoffrey Davidson, Senior Gastroenterologist: Centre for Paediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology, Women’s and Children’s Hospital - The rotavirus story - from discovery to oblivion. Prof Eric Gowans, Director: Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute - Problems in HIV and HCV vaccine design. Dr Helen Marshall, Director: Paediatric Trials Unit, Women’s and Children’s Hospital - Vaccination trends for Australian children and adolescents.
  
HDA welcomes new Scholars
- On 16 April 2009, HDA officially welcomed our second cohort of HDA Scholars at a welcome function held at the University of Adelaide. Seven young Adelaide researchers have been awarded PhD top-up scholarships to help them continue research into healthy development. The HDA Scholars will each receive an extra $5,000 a year for three years with major funding contribution by the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation. The Scholars will be undertaking their projects in the area of healthy development at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia and will be enrolled in the HDA Research Training Program with mentoring, career development opportunities, and research training placements. Further information on our Scholars can be found on our Scholars page.
  
pictured l to r: 1. back row - Natasha Schranz (Scholar), Georgie Crichton (Scholar), Prof Michael Sawyer (HDA Co-Convenor), Prof Caroline McMillen (HDA Co-Convenor), Mr Glenn Rappensberg (Executive Director, Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation), Prof Rob Norman (HDA Co-Convenor). front row - Luca Prisciandaro (Scholar), Lisa Aksion (Scholar), A/Prof Pat Buckley (Chair, HDA Research Training Program Working Group), Dorota Zarnowiecki (Scholar) and Zhi Yi Ong (Scholar). 2&3. Welcome function
HDA Convenor leads the new Robinson Institute
- On 11 March 2009, the University of Adelaide launched a new research institute focussing on reproductive health, intergenerational health and new stem cell research that will tackle some of the big issues of prevention of illness for individuals and their offspring through lifestyle choices. Named after renowned obstetrician Professor Jeffrey Robinson CBE, Emeritus Professor at the University of Adelaide, the Robinson Institute will encompass the University's Research Centre for Reproductive Health, the Centre for Stem Cell Research and the Centre for Early Origins of Health and Disease in a collaborative venture with Adelaide Hospitals Lyell McEwin, Women's and Children's, Royal Adelaide and the Queen Elizabeth as well as the Hanson Institute.
The Robinson Institute is led by reproductive medicine expert Professor Robert Norman and involves more than 200 research staff and students with expertise ranging from epidemiology through to molecular biology and genetics.
For more information on the Robinson Institute or to view the launch video and listen to the opening speech by the Minister for Health Hon. John Hill MP and keynote presentation by Professor Roger Short click here.
     
pictured l to r: 1. Prof Rob Norman, Vice Chancellor & President of University of Adelaide Prof James McWha, the Hon. John Hill Minister for Health, Keynote Speaker Prof Roger Short from University of Melbourne, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Prof Mike Brooks and Prof Jeffrey Robinson. 2. Prof Roger Short, Prof Simon Maddocks Chief of SARDI, E/Prof Colin Matthews from University of Adelaide. 3. Mr Glenn Rappensberg Executive Director and Mr Dennis Earl Chairman from Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation with Prof Rob Norman. 4. Chairman of the Robinson Institute Board Mr Mark Coleman, Institute Manager Mrs Jo Close, Mr Michael Edgecombe from Indigo Consulting Group, Prof Bik To Clinical Director of Haematology from SA Pathology and A/Prof Stan Gronthos from IMVS/Hanson Institute Co-Director of Centre for Stem Cell Research. 5. Prof Tanya Monro, Director of Centre of Expertise in Photonics at University of Adelaide with Vice-Chancellor and President Prof James McWha. 6. Cocktail reception.
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