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Monash SPHPM preconception health

Around the Precinct – 1 December 2022

The importance of preconception health for both mother and baby, the impact of antivirals on death and hospitalisation in COVID-19, and $5 million to develop new strategies for malaria elimination – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University – School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine National leaders in Compassion Training for Healthcare… Read More

2022 Alfred Health Week Abstract Prizes: Congratulations to our winners!

2022 Alfred Health Week Abstract Prizes: Congratulations to our winners!

Each year during Alfred Health Week, a series of prizes are awarded to recognise the excellent research undertaken on the precinct during the previous 12 months. This year, as in 2021, prizes were based on abstracts submitted in our inaugural Scientific Abstract Competition. Thank you to all those who entered – we received 120 abstracts of… Read More

AHW Keynote Address 2022 – Prof John Thwaites AM

AHW Keynote Address 2022 – Prof John Thwaites AM

The Alfred Health Week Keynote Address is a long-standing tradition on the Alfred precinct and a highlight of the Alfred Health Week events program. On Tuesday, we were fortunate to host Professor John Thwaites AM, Chair of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Centre. He delivered an insightful address about the challenges of climate… Read More

DishBrain Monash University

Around the Precinct – 20 October 2022

Alliance researchers receive funding in latest round of NHMRC Investigator Grants, Monash University launches HER Centre Australia to support women’s mental health, and brain cells in a dish learn to play Pong  – this fortnight at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Using lived experience to support others Meet Bridie. She’s a Youth Peer Support… Read More