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25.01.2022 Observational studies that can enhance patient care are a key focus of our CORe Unit. An example of this is recent work by Sam Harding-Forrester, that showed differences in the onset and initial prognosis for primary progressive and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) ultimately balance to create similar long-term disability outcomes as patients age. Understanding MS prognosis and the interaction between MS and aging may guide the use of available treatments and development of future prevention or repair strategies. Considering Sam is currently an MDRP student, we congratulate him on already having his work recognised at the recent MS Virtual 2020 meeting!

25.01.2022 Introducing Dr Nahid Moradi, who has come to us from Tehran, Iran. Nahid's neurology research career began in 2013 and has focussed on MS since 2015. She is interested in translational research and has experience in early phases of drug development, as well as phase 3, pragmatic trials and large scale observational cohort studies. As part of her PhD studies in our CORe Unit, she is learning more about advanced statistical methods for outcome prediction. Welcome, Nahid!

25.01.2022 Congratulations to our Director, Prof. Stephen Davis AM, on being appointed an honorary member of the ESO - European Stroke Organisation. We have no doubt his knowledge and experience will be invaluable to the organisation. Learn more about their mission via the below link. https://eso-stroke.org/

25.01.2022 The Australian Stroke Alliance brings together more than 30 organisations from around the country, with the goal of transforming pre-hospital care and delivering urgent stroke treatment to all Australians. We are so proud to be involved in this once in a generation opportunity. You can find out more at the link below.

25.01.2022 "For the same length of stay, patients have a much better level of function than they did previously. Theyre able to go home and look after themselves, rather than need further rehabilitation to get them to an independent level." - Prof. Mark Parsons, RMH Director of Neurology and Deputy Director of MBC-RMH. The new stroke unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is delivering better outcomes for patients thanks to both cutting edge medical treatments and innovative architectural design, the latter made possible by the talented team at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects.

24.01.2022 Recently, team members from across the The Royal Melbourne Hospital have come together to form the 'Scrub Choir', using the power of music to lift people's spirits during the coronavirus pandemic. With that aim in mind, we thought we would share their version of "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars to kick-start an enjoyable weekend!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to The Royal Melbourne Hospital on being ranked the 28th Best Hospital in the World in 2020, according to analysis undertaken by Newsweek and Statista.com. This is fantastic recognition for every RMH team member, many of which also work within MBC-RMH, who strive to deliver exceptional healthcare on a daily basis.

24.01.2022 Today is World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, when we recognise the strength, solidarity and resilience of the international MS community. Coordinated by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, the campaign focus between 2020 and 2022 will be on "MS Connections". One of these themes, "Connections to quality care", is a constant focus of our MS group and the clinical work they undertake at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

23.01.2022 Imaging is a powerful tool for research into neurological conditions. In this video, Dr Peter Goodin and Dr Milanka Visser discuss how they are using brain scans in their studies, in order to improve our understanding of common symptoms and identify factors that determine long-term outcomes in people living with neurological disorders.

23.01.2022 This short video from the World Stroke Organisation, that features our Director, Prof. Stephen Davis, communicates a very important message. Regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, any person experiencing stroke symptoms at this time should still proceed to a hospital and seek treatment immediately. Anyone wanting further updates on stroke care should monitor the organisation's official Facebook page, World Stroke Campaign, as well as the Stroke Foundation and The Royal Melbourne Hospital pages.

22.01.2022 We are excited to announce that we have established a Melbourne Brain Centre at RMH page on LinkedIn. In addition to sharing the innovative, translational neuroscience research being undertaken across the MBC-RMH, were looking forward to connecting with the team members driving our current agenda forward, and re-connecting with those who have made valuable contributions to our centre in the past.

22.01.2022 There seemed no better time than Dementia Action Week to revisit our video on the importance of dementia research at the MBC-RMH, featuring Prof. Amy Brodtmann. In addition to watching it, visit the Dementia Australia website at the link and help keep the world open for people living with dementia. https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/

22.01.2022 Dr. Angela Dos Santos, a member of our Ambulance Victoria Stroke TeleHealth team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, was recently interviewed by Virginia Trioli on ABC Melbourne. In addition to discussing the nature of this service and its critical importance to regional communities, they discussed Angelas indigenous background and the role it played in her pursuing medicine as a career.

21.01.2022 One of the fantastic aspects of our symposium is that it provides an opportunity for our students to discuss their research. In this video, Veronica Voo talks about her work that is seeking to understand the role Vitamin D may be playing in disease progression in multiple sclerosis.

21.01.2022 All Victorians are currently going through an incredibly tough time as we enter Stage 4 lockdowns in metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 lockdowns in regional areas. We send our thoughts and best wishes to our team members, their families and our broader MBC-RMH community. Stay safe, stay strong and we will get through this together.

21.01.2022 Who has received this year's Stephen Davis Award for Outstanding Fellow of the Year? The answer is revealed in the short video below.

19.01.2022 Meet Dr. Angelos Sharobeam, a neurologist and Ph.D. candidate at The University of Melbourne, who has an interest in artificial intelligence and stroke imaging. Angelos really enjoys the variety of his work here at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, which includes working on Australia’s only mobile stroke unit and recruiting patients to cutting edge clinical trials. We welcome him to the team!

19.01.2022 Many studies have shown that exercise can be beneficial in providing protection against brain degeneration. Recent research from the Brain And Mind Centre at the University of Sydney has reiterated this point, showing that strength training can slow the neurodegeneration linked with Alzheimers disease.

19.01.2022 Later this week, the world's largest multiple sclerosis research conference will take place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. Titled 'MS Virtual 2020', this event is a joint meeting involving both the ECTRIMS Congress and ACTRIMS. In advance of its start, take a moment to revisit the contributions of our MS group to the previous two meetings in Stockholm (2019) and Berlin (2018).

19.01.2022 It's great to see important multiple sclerosis research, published by our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit, receiving recognition in The Age today. Their discoveries, focussed on predicting disease progression and treatment outcomes, will further enhance the care our team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital can deliver people living with MS.

17.01.2022 A special end of year message to our Melbourne Brain Centre at RMH community.

17.01.2022 This week, our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit is facilitating its inaugural Advanced Statistics Course at Mantra Lorne in Lorne, Victoria. Endorsed by the ECTRIMS Congress, this meeting is being attended by both national and international delegates, including Prof. Jonathan Sterne who has travelled from the University of Bristol to present. Best wishes to A/Prof Tomas Kalincik and the CORe team for a successful first event!

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr. Ibrahima Diouf from our CORe Unit, whose research into multiple sclerosis was recognised with a podium presentation at the recent Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN) meeting. His work "provides evidence in support of continued treatment across all age groups among patients with relapsing disease."

16.01.2022 The Heart Foundation have announced their Research Award Recipients for 2020. In fantastic news, Prof Amy Brodtmann, Head of the MBC-RMH Dementia Research Unit and Florey Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, has been awarded a Future Leader Fellowship.

16.01.2022 On Tuesday, we published a discussion between Prof. Stephen Davis and Prof. Geoffrey Donnan, where they outlined the vision for the recently established Australian Stroke Alliance. Today, we can share a video that looks at this pioneering approach to national stroke care in more detail, being pursued in partnership with The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Ambulance Victoria, Stroke Foundation, RMIT University and the Council of Ambulance Authorities. Learn more: https://austrokealliance.org.au

16.01.2022 Could targeting a metabolic pathway involved in inflammation deliver a new approach to treating multiple sclerosis? A study by St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, and Macquarie University researchers is seeking to answer this question and has shown some positive results to this point.

15.01.2022 Did you know it is National Stroke Week (August 31 - September 6)? Take a moment to watch this video from Stroke Foundation CEO, Ms. Sharon McGowan, where she outlines the important information you need to recognise the first signs of stroke and become a F.A.S.T Hero.

15.01.2022 Did you know that more than 450,000 Australians currently live with dementia, a figure that is expected to double in the next 25 years? In order to raise awareness, this week (September 21-27) is Dementia Action Week, a campaign run by Dementia Australia. Take a moment to visit the event website and learn more about the steps you can take to better support people living with dementia.

14.01.2022 The Melbourne Medical School at The University of Melbourne has recently announced its Publication Prize winners for 2020. We are excited to share that Dr Charles Malpas, from our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit, received an award for his paper, "Early clinical markers of aggressive multiple sclerosis". Congratulations, Charles!

14.01.2022 Prof. Amy Brodtmann explains why critically important dementia research is being carried out by researchers at the Melbourne Brain Centre at RMH.

14.01.2022 In fantastic news, we congratulate the Head of our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit, A/Prof. Tomas Kalincik, on being awarded a Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne. This prize recognises and rewards Tomas' outstanding research performance and demonstration of Faculty values.

13.01.2022 Patients diagnosed with a type of brain tumour called glioblastoma have very few treatment options available. Research to develop novel therapies for this disease are incredibly important. In this video, Matt Drill tells you about his PhD research, which is investigating a new therapeutic target for glioblastoma.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr. Izanne Roos from our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit, who won an award at the recent MS Virtual 2020 Conference. The prize recognises Izanne's research which shows that existing treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), especially high-efficacy options, can be effective in people living with secondary progressive MS with inflammatory activity.

13.01.2022 A new paper by MSBase, led by our CORe Unit, will allow us to more accurately identify and predict which people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis have an increased risk of aggressive disease. This information will help clinicians make better informed and personalised treatment decisions in the future.

12.01.2022 Cutting-edge research, that may transform the lives of people living with upper limb paralysis, has received a $1.48m boost thanks to a Federal Government grant. Congratulations to The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital teams leading The Stentrode trial.

12.01.2022 "Blood tests for dementia will shorten time to diagnosis and allow for earlier interventions. A lot more work needs to be done on this to figure out if this will be a useful test for the community - not just for very selected research settings. This is an exciting time in dementia research and practice, and hopefully will translate into better outcomes for patients over the coming years." - Prof. Amy Brodtmann, MBC-RMH Dementia Group.

10.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that Professor Bruce Campbell has been awarded the prestigious Woodward Medal in Science and Technology by The University of Melbourne, in recognition of his significant contributions to international stroke research. Congratulations, Bruce!

10.01.2022 What this program is about is bringing brain scanners to patients in Australia wherever they areThe big barrier is scanners are too heavy...We think the solution is to invent lightweight brain scanners. Prof. Stephen Davis outlines the innovative approach the Australian Stroke Alliance is taking to enhance stroke care nationally.

08.01.2022 It's great to finish an undeniably tough year acknowledging so many team member achievements. Today, we celebrate our Mobile Stroke Unit's Nursing Coordinator, Skye Coote, who was recognised at the recent Royal Melbourne Hospital Celebrating Excellence Awards. Congratulations, Skye!

08.01.2022 "Adaptation, resilience and mental toughness for me happened over a long period of time, and its still going." When he suffered a stroke at age 12, Tom was told he would struggle to walk on his own again. In 2014, he defied this view by completing the 96km Kokoda Trail. Now, he has his sights set on cycling 9,000km around Australia! The MBC-RMH Stroke Group wishes Tom all the best for his upcoming challenge!

06.01.2022 Congratulations are once again in order for Dr Henry Zhao, this time for being awarded a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Investigator Grant for his project, "Saving time, saving brain through prehospital stroke care".

06.01.2022 Earlier this week, The Project on Channel 10 devoted an episode to Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer foundation, raising funds that will make a significant difference in the fight against the disease. This special event recognised the incredible career of Prof. Andrew Kaye, and also featured our own Prof. Kate Drummond, who took over Prof. Kaye's role at The Royal Melbourne Hospital after his recent retirement. We congratulate them both on not only their contributions to the field, but also the amazing care they have delivered to so many patients at their toughest times.

06.01.2022 In our last video, Prof. Amy Brodtmann explained why conducting dementia research at the Melbourne Brain Centre at RMH is critically important. Today, Dr. Chris Kyndt shares the valuable benefits that can be obtained by those who register to participate in dementia research clinical trials.

06.01.2022 In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof. Stephen Davis and Prof. Geoffrey Donnan sat down to discuss both the impact of the virus and the pioneering work being undertaken to transform stroke care in this country, at a national level, via the establishment of the Australian Stroke Alliance.

05.01.2022 In February, our Clinical Outcomes Research (CORe) Unit held their inaugural Advanced Statistics Course. Delegates travelled to Lorne, Victoria, from both around Australia and the world to participate, including keynote speaker, Prof. Jonathan Sterne, from the University of Bristol. We're pleased to share that the event was a big success, meaning planning for 2021 is already underway!

04.01.2022 Well done to our Parkville colleagues at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, whose coronavirus breakthrough will hopefully enhance our ability to detect the disease and accelerate a vaccine for it. A fantastic example of the game-changing discoveries medical researchers seek to make every day.

04.01.2022 It is with great pride that we can announce Dr Henry Zhao has been nominated as one of twelve finalists for the Premier's Awards for Health and Medical Research, run by the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services. These awards recognise "the exceptional contributions and capabilities of Victoria's emerging early career researchers in their PhD studies". This is fantastic recognition of Henry's work which explores new and more rapid ways of identifying and treating the most severe types of stroke on the Mobile Stroke Unit. Good luck, Henry!

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Sifat Sharmin from our CORe Unit, whose work was recognised with a poster presentation at the recent MS Virtual 2020 meeting. Dr Sharmin's work provides important complementary information that will allow future MS clinical trials to establish the effect of therapy not only on short-term but also on long-term disability accrual.

03.01.2022 The recent development of newer, more powerful therapies for the treatment of multiple sclerosis has raised some difficult questions regarding the most appropriate timing of their use. A new paper by MSBase, led by our CORe Unit, has shown that the best long-term outcomes for patients are achieved through the use of these highly-effective treatments within the first two years after disease onset.

01.01.2022 Last week, members of The Royal Melbourne Hospital Stroke Research team travelled to Los Angeles, California, to attend International Stroke Conference 2020 (ISC 2020), organised by the American Heart Association. Their focus was on presenting the outstanding results delivered by our Mobile Stroke Unit during its first year of operation. Congratulations to all involved on the significant, life changing impact this service has delivered, which would not be possible without the support of our valued partners, Ambulance Victoria, The University of Melbourne, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Stroke Foundation and RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

01.01.2022 Despite no underlying health issues, at age 33, Amber Stewart suffered a stroke. During National Stroke Week (Aug 31 - Sept 4), her message that "it can happen to anyone" is incredibly important. We would encourage everyone to share the Stroke Foundation's campaign this week and help raise awareness of stroke recognition and treatment.

01.01.2022 We never tire of celebrating the fantastic achievements of our team!

01.01.2022 During these difficult times, our Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has remained on the road, delivering excellence in stroke treatment and care at every opportunity. Learn more about the pioneering team driving this project, as well as the state of the art vehicle itself, at the below link. This life-saving service would not be possible without our partners, Ambulance Victoria, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Stroke Foundation and the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.