Looking at what's next for cardiac neurodevelopmental care, our CHD LIFE+ national priority setting meeting brought together key stakeholders and consumers to collectively determine future priorities for improving neurodevelopmental models of follow-up care for kids with congenital heart disease.

Today I get to do one of the best parts of my job. The @aushsi.bsky.social team have gathered our partners and stakeholders for the culmination of our 5yr MRFF project to improve neurodevelopment outcomes for kids with CHD for a National Priority Setting meeting to identify "what’s next”.

🎲 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. 🔗 bit.ly/3J7689t | 🔓 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

Clinical decision support systems hold much promise for improving healthcare delivery, yet often struggle to deliver in reality. Manasha Fernando is working to bridge the gap between theory and practice, using #implementationscience to inform the steps needed for lasting adoption. bit.ly/43yMXfr

📢 #RECRUITING | #AusHSI is seeking an 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 - 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 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. 👉 Apply today: bit.ly/479VNkM

📊 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! 👏

For most families, leaving the paediatric intensive care unit is a welcome milestone. But the challenges and psychological scars can continue long after. QUT Centre for Healthcare Transformation’s Prof Debbie Long is working to ensure no family faces recovery alone. ➡️ Learn more in #QUTRealFocus

Today is International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science, an excellent day to celebrate our incredible statisticians, A/Prof Nicole White and A/Prof Susanna Cramb! Pictured here during their recent statistics workshops with the #LifeFlight aeromedical service Clinical Research team. #IDWSDS

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 term—but these gains may not last beyond five years without targeted support. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4oanJMs #QUTHealth

🌟 What a way to celebrate #ResearchAdministratorsDay! 🌟 👏 Congratulations to #AusHSI Research Project Manager, Alison Farrington, who received the inaugural Australasian Research Management Society award for 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 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

Asking 'are you OK?' is a simple gesture that can go a long way. At #AusHSI's #RUOKDay morning tea today, the team was asked to do just that, giving us an opportunity to check in with each other. Find tips on what you can say and do to support those you care about at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

📢 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. ➡️ Register: bit.ly/464bt8Q

On the last day of the #HerstonHealthPrecinct Symposium, Jacelle Warren presents results from a mixed-methods study exploring how different #trauma service models impact care delivery. A key finding was that connecting with people at all levels is central to effective #traumacare: bit.ly/3I5pMSz

❤️‍🩹 This #WoundAwarenessWeek, learn how the QFeet Study is working to improve access to appropriate footcare for people with #diabetesfootdisease living in regional and remote areas of Queensland through the evaluation and scale-up of the 𝘋𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣 (Diabetes Footcare Hub) model of care: bit.ly/426mgOz

📣 #AusHSI is seeking a new 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 / 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 with experience in #diabetesfootdisease research to support leading projects in priority areas including quantifying disease burdens, identifying key risk factors and evaluating novel treatments. 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4l7aL09

Reviewers are more likely to approve a manuscript if their own work is cited go.nature.com/4oOf3MI

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

✨Recent 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!✨ 🗞️Get the latest scoop in our August news 🗞️

🚨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🚨If 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 👇

🔔 NEW in the MJA The incidence of and risk factors for hospitalisations and amputations for people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers in Queensland ✍️ Yuqi Zhang, Susanna M Cramb, Steven M McPhail, Rosana Pacella, Jaap J Netten, Ewan M Kinnear and Peter A Lazzarini buff.ly/QFaSNDV

In @mja.com.au Insight+, Prof @will-parsonage.bsky.social and co-authors on the @thelancet.com Commission on 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 call for a shift away from a focus on late stage diagnosis and treatment to much earlier prevention. ▶️ Explore the article and podcast: buff.ly/x1WJt34

📄✨ 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. 🔗 Read the paper: bit.ly/46RdLdx

🏆 We are so proud of #AusHSI Senior Research Fellow, @drbridgetabell.bsky.social, who was presented with the 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 at the 2025 Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Annual Scientific Meeting - congratulations Bridget! 🎉 #ACRA

🎧 Have a listen to the latest @mja.com.au podcast on the @thelancet.com's Commission on rethinking coronary artery disease. Learn why co-authors, #AusHSI Prof Will Parsonage and @sydney.edu.au's A/Prof Sarah Zaman, are calling for a shift away from late-stage diagnosis to focus on early prevention.

Congratulations to the #QUT Centre for Healthcare Transformation research team, including #AusHSI Prof Steven McPhail and Dr Thomasina Donovan, who have secured MRFF funding for a collaborative project enabling nurses to facilitate access to genetic and genomic testing for people affected by cancer.

📣 #AusHSI is seeking a new 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 / 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 with experience in #diabetesfootdisease research to support leading projects in priority areas including quantifying disease burdens, identifying key risk factors and evaluating novel treatments. 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4l7aL09

A recent #ABCNews report highlights growing concerns over rising #e-scooter injuries in #Queensland, with a state parliamentary inquiry underway to explore regulatory reform. Learn how #QUT researchers, including #AusHSI Prof Kirsten Vallmuur, are helping to shape a safer future for all road users.

#AusHSI #Trauma Lead, Prof Kirsten Vallmuur, features in an #ABCNews #StatelineTV story on the inconsistent #e-scooter regulations which are putting riders and pedestrians at risk. Watch the segment exploring what needs to be done to make e-scooters safer, amid calls for change: 🎥▶️bit.ly/3H6ZIWA

🚨 #AusHSI is offering scholarship opportunities contributing to critical research for two National Health and Medical Research Council-funded #diabetesfootdisease projects. 🔎 Find out more and apply: ➡️ The QFeet Study: bit.ly/3J4wdVX ➡️ 'Better feet, better lives': bit.ly/4mdTC5N

🔎 Have a read of Dr Alice Richardson's blog 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 to get her take on last week's talk presented by @mja.com.au Editor-in-Chief, Prof @ginnybarbour.bsky.social, on 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦-𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳!

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our public talk by @mja.com.au Editor-in-Chief, Professor Ginny Barbour, on 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, which painted a chilling picture of the #fakeresearch market and included strategies to support quality publishing ✅

Just getting ready to do this. Looking forward to the discussion especially!

Congratulations to our superstar PhD students, Rangi Weerasuriya (winner) and Manasha Fernando (runner-up), who won the audience over at the recent #QUT School of Public Health and Social Work Heat as part of the first stage of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition! Fantastic work!

The MJA is proud to publish a Special Issue on Indigenous Health titled “Carving our path with spirit, strength and solidarity” Available online at buff.ly/O5ARJkz or as an eJournal at buff.ly/BUAR6CA

I shouldn’t be surprised, but I came across a new scam today. It’s something of an arms race at the moment and am really looking forward to talking about this next week Come along! @aushsi.bsky.social

Join us at #QUT Gardens Theatre on 16 July to hear @mja.com.au Editor-in-Chief, Professor @ginnybarbour.bsky.social, give an insider's view on a new Information Age in #academicpublishing where knowing what and who to trust has never been harder. ⚡Get in quick, spaces are limited! 🎫 bit.ly/42QEGT2

📺 Watch a recent #ABCNews 7.30 report featuring Prof Michael Schuetz, Director of the #JamiesonTraumaInstitute and Chief Investigator in #Trauma with #AusHSI, highlighting a series of fatal #escooter crashes which have prompted parliamentary inquiries in two Australian states, including Queensland.

🗞️ Check out the latest #AusHSI news in our June issue, including moves to stop the rise in e-scooter accidents, a special event featuring Professor Ginny Barbour on how to outsmart scammers in research and publishing, PhD scholarships and a researcher Q&A on #healthservices #innovation! 💌

💡 What does #healthservices innovation mean to you? We sat down for a chat with our super new #AusHSI Research Fellows, Dr Angela Melder, Dr Kate Young and Dr Angela Byrnes, to discuss all things #healthservicesresearch, #implementationscience and what inspires them in their work: bit.ly/4496keP

Did you catch #AusHSI #Trauma Lead, Professor Kirsten Vallmuur, on #ACurrentAffair on #ChannelNine last week? Increasing e-scooter injuries shown in data released by the #JamiesonTraumaInstitute will play a critical role in JTI's submission to the public inquiry into e-scooters: bit.ly/3SW1EDK

Wonderful to see #AusHSI Research Fellow Pakhi Sharma's study on families’ preferences for neurodevelopmental follow-up care for children featured by the Australian Health Economics Society! Insights from the study can support the design of more responsive, family-centred care services.

Wondering why impactful work still feels secondary to traditional metrics? Join us to explore how research assessment is evolving and how you can help shift the culture to recognise engagement, collaboration and real-world impact. Register now: researchimpactacademy.com/webinar-june...

Join us for a special event featuring @mja.com.au Editor-in-Chief, Professor @ginnybarbour.bsky.social, who will give an insider's view on how to outsmart scammers in research and publishing, what to beware of how to thrive. 🗓 Wednesday 16 July 2025, 4–6pm 📍 QUT Gardens Theatre 🎫 bit.ly/42QEGT2

🌟 New #PhD Scholarship Available! 🌟 This is your opportunity to join a new Centre of Research Excellence in #PaediatricPalliativeCare, exploring consumer preferences for care models and making a real impact on the lives of children and families. 👉 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3T2FiAp #PedPC

🖤💛❤️ It’s #NationalReconciliationWeek and, in the spirit of walking together, today we highlight #AusHSI’s Powerful Pictures project. Featured in @aushealthcare.bsky.social's The Health Advocate, learn about the “Two Eyed Seeing” consultative approach underpinning the study: bit.ly/4307Cb6 #NRW2025