RPH Research Foundation

High blood pressure (BP) and atrial fibrillation often occur concomitantly and are often not easy to detect. Novel measurement devices will help to measure both BP and heart rhythm simultaneously and help to detect these silent killers more frequently. Join us to hear from world-renowned hypertension specialist, Professor Markus Schlaich, to learn how high BP causes heart rhythm disturbances, how they can be detected, and how best to treat them. Professor Schlaich leads a team of dedicated researchers who run numerous clinical trials and research studies every year to optimise treatments and improve health outcomes. You can have your blood pressure checked for free at this event.

Every year, 2,500 Australians are diagnosed with Myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. While patients undergo multiple rounds of chemoimmunotherapy to control their symptoms, most myeloma patients survive less than six years from their diagnosis. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells which target B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) protein on myeloma cells are a new and highly effective cellular therapy in patients who have exhausted all other treatment options. Join us for this free community health talk to learn about A/Professor Agnes Yong and her team’s research aims to help Western Australian patients access this life-saving treatment at Royal Perth Hospital.

Join Dr Marc Sim, RPH Research Foundation’s Career Advancement Fellow, for a fascinating and practical talk on how to prevent falls as we age. Did you know that about one in three Australians over 65 experiences a fall each year, often leading to serious injuries? While there's no magic pill to prevent falls, Dr Sim’s research shows that what we eat, and exercise may be the key to prevent subsequent falls. Learn more about how eating veggies, especially leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli—can help strengthen muscles and bones, lowering the risk of falls. Dr Sim will also share insights on how exercise and nutrition work together to keep us strong and steady on our feet. Join us for this free community health talk to learn more about this research and how exercise and diet can help reduce your fall risk.

Join Dr Dona Jayakody, Head of Brain and Hearing at the Ear Science Institute Australia and Career Advancement Fellow at RPH Research Foundation, as she delves into cutting-edge research exploring the critical link between hearing loss and dementia. Dr Jayakody will discuss how hearing aids could play a pivotal role in delaying or even preventing cognitive decline in older adults based on the recent “Hearcog” clinical trial. Hearing loss, which affects 1.5 billion people globally, is a leading cause of disability, with 90% of cases linked to aging. With dementia projected to triple by 2050, the findings from this trial have the potential to shape clinical practices and health policies worldwide. This talk will provide attendees with insights into why addressing hearing loss is not just a quality-of-life issue but a global public health priority.