Researchers receive NHMRC Development Grants

Two researchers from the Melbourne Medical School have been awarded funding through the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Development Grants.

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The NHMRC Development Grants aim to increase rates of translation of health and medical research into commercial outcomes, resulting in improved health and medical knowledge.

Recipients:
  • Professor Stephen O’Leary from the Department of Surgery for his two projects:
    • DaWinCI – Cochlear drug delivery for flexible treatment of inner ear disease
    • Hear Alert: Ensuring high value clinical review after cochlear implantation
  • Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot from the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health: Novel Nanosensor for Real-Time Fetal Monitoring in Labour: Towards Safer Births Worldwide

Learn more about the NHMRC Development Grants on the NHMRC website.