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New research reveals the importance of psychosocial care for people with IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic digestive condition that causes disruption to gut function, often leading to debilitating pain, overwhelming tiredness and other physical symptoms. But for people affected, the impacts extend beyond the physical. Taryn Lores is a psychologist and a...
How sensitive heart arteries cause chest pain with Associate Professor Rosanna Tavella
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research that is helping patients with a type of chest pain known as angina. We learn that while most angina results from physical blockages in small blood vessels supplying the heart, in about one third of cases no...
And the winner is … innovation! Central Adelaide wins two Premier’s Excellence Awards 2023
Researchers and clinicians from Central Adelaide Local Health Network won two Driving Innovation prizes in the 2023 Premier's Excellence Awards. The innovation categories recognise public servants who have demonstrated commitment and support for new ideas and experimentation or found new ways...
Meaningful impact: Great minds benefit from great mentors
For many early career researchers, a supportive mentor can be a key ingredient for future achievements. Alia Cibich is the Clinical Data Manager at the RAH’s Bone Marrow Transplant and an emerging medical science researcher at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. She is also this year’s...
How diet can support patient recovery after ICU with Associate Professor Lee-anne Chapple
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research aimed at helping patients recover muscle mass lost during a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). We learn that while more patients are surviving ICU, slow recovery and delayed discharge is common. Importantly,...
Premier’s Award selection for excellence in research, innovation and mental healthcare
Commitment to public service is clear at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Four CALHN entries to the 2023 Premier’s Excellence Awards have been announced as finalists. Dr Griffith Perkins is a finalist in the category Emerging Young Talent – Individual. Griffith leads a team of...
Research to explore why some patients develop new cancers after stem cell transplant
A real-life connection can be a strong motivator driving excellence in scientific research. For Royal Adelaide Hospital's Alia, the experience of cancer is both personal and professional. Alia has been awarded a 2024 Dawes Scholarship from Central Adelaide Local Health Network to support her...
New cell therapy to ‘switch off’ Type 1 Diabetes
In a first-of-its-kind trial, researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) are developing a new cell therapy that could prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. There are nearly 140,000 Australians currently living with type 1 diabetes, and approximately 10,050 in South Australia,...
Using artificial intelligence in hospitals with Dr Stephen Bacchi and Dr Josh Kovoor
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear how artificial intelligence (AI) applies data to help patients and doctors make more informed decisions in hospitals. We learn about the potential of AI to:reduce uncertainty about the timing of patients leaving hospitalapply...
Inflammatory bowel disease is linked with poor sleep – but simple steps could help
New research investigates the link between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and insomnia, and offers solutions for what might help. Professor Jane Andrews is a gastroenterologist at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and co-author on the recently-published paper. “It’s now...
CALHN research is guiding better doctor-patient communication
Having surgery is a significant event in anyone’s life. For patients, there’s a fine balance to be walked in the leadup – having enough information to feel informed about their operation, but not so much as to feel overwhelmed. New findings from researchers at Central Adelaide Local Health...
Building excellence at CALHN through fresh eyes and new research
A set of outside eyes can bring a fresh perspective. That’s a core part of the value of the Nimmo Visiting Professorship, an annual highlight of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) educational program. In 2023, CALHN’s visiting Professor is Warren Sandberg, chair of the Department...
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