RPH Research Foundation
For more than 40 years the RPH Research Foundation has been funding some of the greatest minds to unlock discoveries and improve the quality of healthcare available to all Western Australians. Medical advances simply would not be possible without research that underpins our health system, from disease prevention to improving diagnoses and treatments. Through our Community Health Talks, we share insights from some of the researchers supported by the RPH Research Foundation.
Community Health Talk – Emerging Drugs Network of Australia
Thursday 18 July 2024
Step into the dynamic world of emergency medicine with Professor Daniel Fatovich, a distinguished senior emergency physician and clinical researcher at the Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department (ED).
In this talk, Professor Fatovich shares insights into the important medical research taking place within the ED including pioneering work in illicit drug detection through the Emerging Drugs Network of Australia (EDNA).
City of Perth Library
Community Health Talk – Healthy Ageing and Falls Prevention
Tuesday 17 September 2024
Falls are now recognised as a rising global problem and serious threat to older adults, causing health problems and loss of independence. Did you know that every 17 minutes in WA, someone is hospitalized due to a fall? Surprisingly, inexpensive, and easily completed activities can greatly reduce falls and boost your confidence. It's never too late to take action and reduce your risk. Join us to hear from Professor Anne-Marie Hill to learn more about her important research into falls prevention and healthy ageing.
Professor Anne-Marie Hill (UWA) is a Senior Principal Research Fellow supported by the RPH Research Foundation who has over 30 years of clinical experience working with older people to improve their health and well-being. Attend this interesting community health to learn some practical strategies for fall prevention and hear about the research taking place here in Perth.
City of Perth Library
Research Awards Day 2024
Friday 18 October 2024
Join us for the RPH Research Foundation Research Awards Day 2024. During the Awards Day, the Foundation will be awarding the Professor Lyn Beazley AO Emerging Leader Award, Doreen McCarthy Research Award, Early Career Publication Award and Mentorship Award.
Attendees will also hear from the 2024 Research Innovation and Impact Grant recipients as they share an overview of their research projects. These projects are co-funded from the FHRI Fund with a total funding of $3,600,000.
The Westin Perth – Mallee and Eucalypt Room
Community Health Talk – Bringing your blood pressure down
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Hypertension is the biggest killer globally, accounting for more than 10 million deaths every year. In Australia, a third of all adults have high blood pressure, and half of them don’t even know it.
Left untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and eye disease. Research is the key to helping people with high blood pressure find new treatments and improve their quality of life.
Join us to hear from world-renowned hypertension specialist, Professor Markus Schlaich, to learn more about research into detecting, managing and controlling blood pressure.
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.
City of Perth Library
Community Health Talk – Food as Medicine
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Unlock the secrets to a healthier life in this talk led by Dr Catherine Bondonno. Join us to unravel the global consequences of poor dietary choices and their profound effects on heart health. Dr Bondonno will share highlights from their research into the protective effects of certain phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables, shedding light on their role in promoting overall well-being.
Discover how specific dietary components, such as flavonoids and nitrates, can positively influence heart health and cognitive function. Dr Bondonno will also introduce her new clinical trial of a behaviour change program designed to empower individuals to make healthier dietary choices and improve their quality of life.
This talk will offer insights into the therapeutic potential of food and provide actionable steps for enhancing health through diet. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how simple dietary changes have the potential to lead to significant improvements in overall wellbeing.
City of Perth Library
