Congratulations to #AusHSI PhD student Inosha Alwis, who recently presented a very engaging PhD confirmation seminar on patient preferences and the cost-effectiveness of novel methods for surveillance of hepatocellular carcinonoma, the most prevalent type of primary #livercancer.
#AusHSI PhD student Megumi Lim is no stranger to the financial uncertainty associated with a loved one's cancer diagnosis, and the impact it can have on a family. Read about her research on the financial burden of #childhoodcancer and what families value in financial support models: bit.ly/4dDDk4W
On #IWD2026, we celebrate #trauma surveillance expert Prof Kirsten Vallmuur from #AusHSI and the Jamieson Trauma Institute, who has been a driving force behind improving e-mobility safety in #Queensland. Read #ABCNews to explore a parliamentary inquiry recommending regulatory reform: bit.ly/4srKHk9
๐ข #HIRING | #AusHSI is seeking a team-focused and organised #ExecutiveAssistant to deliver high-quality administrative support in a research-intensive setting. Join us and contribute to the smooth operation of a leading #healthservices research centre.
โฒ๏ธ Applications close 22 March: bit.ly/47k5X38
Drawing on his experience as a social worker in a range of metropolitan and rural settings, Ross's PhD research at #AusHSI aims to co-construct a model of care with stakeholders to improve mental health service access for young people in rural and regional Queensland.
๐ Learn more: bit.ly/4bYULfK
๐ข Just published! A new @jmirpub.bsky.social study led by #AusHSI Dr Sunny Naicker investigates the real-world implementation of an AI clinical decision support tool in radiology, finding that more than a technological intervention, this is fundamentally a sociotechnical process.
๐ Read the paper ๐
โจ Happy holidays from #AusHSI! โจ As another inspiring year of impactful research comes to a close, we would like to thank you for being a part of our community and your shared commitment to transforming healthcare. AusHSI will be closed from 24 December, reopening on 2 January 2026. ๐ซ
๐ข #PhD opportunity! #AusHSI is seeking a PhD student to support the development of a burn recovery toolkit that will be co-designed with burn survivors and their families to improve access to the supports needed as they adjust to life after a burn.
๐ Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3MYGtBb #impsci
โจ๐ณ To celebrate a great year of many achievements and lots of hard work, the #AusHSI team strolled over to Brisbane's Roma Street Parklands for a Christmas picnic and our annual high-stakes Secret Santa stealing game, enjoying a fun afternoon of outdoor games with a wonderful group of colleagues! ๐
๐ How can #mentalhealth service access be improved for young people in regional Queensland? #AusHSI PhD student Ross Driver recently presented his research exploring the implementation of a co-constructed care model to improve youth engagement with mental health services in Central Queensland.
#AusHSI Research Fellow, Dr @thomasinadonovan.bsky.social, presented a workshop at the #ACTA2025 symposium last week, highlighting her Costing Implementation Strategies (Cost-IS) tool and the importance of valuing healthcare innovations when allocating limited healthcare resources. #CostIS #ImpSci
Last week, #AusHSI PhD student @alexdgibson.bsky.social presented at #AIMOS2025, highlighting a new global issue of unreliable data within #clinicalprediction model research and clinical practice, which has potential to influence patient outcomes and evidence-based decisions. @aimosinc.bsky.social
๐กโจ Representation matters. Weโre excited to support the launch of a new #RebelGirls x #RACI e-book sharing the inspiring stories of women with disabilities in #STEM, including #AusHSI biostatistician, A/Prof
@susannacramb.bsky.social!
Free to access: www.raci.org.au/racixrebelgirls #WomenInSTEM
Wonderful to see the real impact of the 5-year CHD LIFE+ research project at the National Priority Setting Meeting hosted by #AusHSI in Sydney, which brought together key partners and stakeholders to collectively set the next steps for improving neurodevelopmental outcomes for kids with CHD ๐ฉต
๐ฒ Working in a bingo hall as a boy, #AusHSI Prof @aidybarnett.bsky.social is well-versed in the game of chance. In @significancemag.bsky.social, learn about the #lottery for #researchfunding he now runs for the @britishacademy.bsky.social and how it works.
๐ bit.ly/3J7689t | ๐ bit.ly/47HTlDH
Although often framed primarily as a complication of diabetes, evidence shows that more than half of foot disease-related hospital admissions occur in people without diabetes. Learn how #AusHSI PhD student Rangi Weerasuriya is working to address this research gap: bit.ly/3WpPt3Y #footdisease
๐ข #RECRUITING | #AusHSI is seeking an ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ - ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ to contribute to the smooth operation of our centre and play a pivotal role in supporting a dynamic team of researchers committed to improving the quality and value of healthcare services.
๐ Apply today: bit.ly/479VNkM
๐ On #WorldStatisticsDay, we celebrate our emerging statisticians, Binuri Perera, Rangi Weerasuriya and Tasmiah Sad Sutopa, who represented #AusHSI at International Data Week 2025 and participated in the 3-Minute 'Pitch Your Research' Competition. Congratulations to Tasmiah who received 2nd place! ๐
A new story in @nature.com investigates an AI tool developed by #AusHSI Prof @aidybarnett.bsky.social and colleagues to scan and flag cancer research publications that are likely to be fake, a similar process to filtering spam e-mails.
A new international study led by #AusHSI Dr Qing Xia and published in #JAMASurgery has found that #bariatricsurgery improves work productivity and employment rates in the short termโbut these gains may not last beyond five years without targeted support.
๐ Read more: bit.ly/4oanJMs #QUTHealth
๐ What a way to celebrate #ResearchAdministratorsDay! ๐
๐ Congratulations to #AusHSI Research Project Manager, Alison Farrington, who received the inaugural Australasian Research Management Society award for ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ - ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ at this morning's #ARMS Breakfast!
When it comes to health and medical research, doing the right thing is critical, especially when it impacts patient outcomes. #AusHSI PhD student @alexdgibson.bsky.social's research looks at identifying statistical and research practice issues in clinical prediction models to promote best practice.
Representing #AusHSI at the Australian Health Economics Society conference in Canberra last week, Clifford Afoakwah, Jack Roberts, Thomasina Donovan, Pakhi Sharma and Nirmali Sivapragasam enjoyed learning from leading health economists and seeing the sights of Australia's capital! #AHES2025
๐ข Join us for our #QUT #RealHealth Panel Series event on 15 October, moderated by #AusHSI Prof Steven McPhail. Panellists will discuss what is happening to overcome challenges in crossing the last mile to effective use of #AI in real-world #healthcare delivery settings.
โก๏ธ Register: bit.ly/464bt8Q
We love this snap of #AusHSI PhD student, Tasmiah Sad Sutopa, with her supervisors! Tasmiah's research looks at community #opioid dispensing patterns over time following patient injury. Her study promotes novel statistical methods as tools to better understand and reduce the harm of opioids.
A new #Nature story investigates a preprint by #AusHSI Prof @aidybarnett.bsky.social, which has found that peer reviewers are more likely to approve articles that cite their own work. When the reasons for citing are hard to justify, this can make the peer-review process transactional. #peerreview
โจRecent highlights at #AusHSI include award-winning service to cardiac rehabilitation, an upcoming panel discussion on AI in healthcare, a podcast on rethinking coronary heart disease and much more!โจ
๐๏ธGet the latest scoop in our August news ๐๏ธ
๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐จ๐ง! ๐จIf you're considering a PhD in diabetes foot disease, don't miss your chance to learn from world-leading experts in the field and contribute to vital DFD research at #AusHSI. Apply by 25 August 2025 ๐
๐โจ New publication! A @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social study co-authored by #AusHSI Prof Stephanie Yerkovich and Prof Anne Chang highlights geographical variations in childhood bronchiectasis and its management using data from the international Child-BEAR-Net Registry.
๐ Read the paper: bit.ly/46RdLdx
๐ We are so proud of #AusHSI Senior Research Fellow, @drbridgetabell.bsky.social, who was presented with the ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ at the 2025 Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Annual Scientific Meeting - congratulations Bridget! ๐ #ACRA
