Division of Health Sciences
Each year we continue to make our recent discoveries about the
causes, treatments, development and
delivery of health care accessible to all. We strive for collaborative
research which has practical application and significance for the health
of the population. No matter whether you are a health professional or a
consumer of health care, this is your opportunity to learn about our
latest research being undertaken by our health science experts.
Professor Robyn McDermott
Tuesday 15 July 2008
City East campus
Prepare for an alternative view as Leonie Segal tackles some of the biggest and most controversial health reform issues of the day. Such as: How do we achieve a better balance of health care services? How does private health insurance fit in with our commitment to universal cover through Medicare? How can we promote high quality health care for all, especially in general practice? Can prevention really reduce costs? It may be surprise you to discover exactly how an economist thinks we can achieve an efficient and equitable health system.
Wednesday 22 October 2008
City East campus
Policy makers, health professionals and researchers are keen to get to the bottom of reports that neighbourhoods have been linked to the risk of cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease. But less evidence actually exists than is widely thought. In this presentation, Mark Daniel reviews the literature on the subject and puts forward three ways to unpack the 'black box' that links neighbourhoods to cardiometabolic diseases. Understanding these mechanisms is necessary to provide a scientific basis for public health and urban planning interventions to reduce risk factors among susceptible residents, while improving neighbourhood conditions causally related to cardiometabolic diseases.
If you missed one of our 2007 Body of Knowledge public lectures or would like to view a lecture again you can use the links below to access presentations.
Professor Karen Grimmer-Somers
Where's the evidence for allied health care?
(Livestream video - 52 minutes - View with
Windows Media Player)
Dr Janna Morrison
Small babies: big heart risks?
(Livestream video - 38 minutes - View with
Windows Media Player)
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