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The cost-effectiveness of diabetes prevention

Tuesday 15 May 2012 - presented by : Professor Bill Herman

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a randomized, controlled clinical trial that demonstrated a 58% reduction in Diabetes incidence with intensive lifestyle modification and a 31% reduction with metformin compared to placebo. During the DPP Outcomes Study, all participants were unmasked to their treatment assignments, the original lifestyle intervention group was offered additional lifestyle support, the metformin group continued metformin, and all three groups were offered a group-implemented lifestyle intervention. Read the event flyer

Webcast: Recorded May 15, 2012
When: 4 - 5pm, Tuesday 15 May 2012
Where: Norman Gregg Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building (Level 2) - A27
University of Sydney
Camperdown Campus

Ethics and Immunisation

March 26, 2012 - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance and the Sydney School of Public Health’s Centre for Values, Ethics & the Law in Medicine will host a one day seminar to address the major ethical issues facing immunisation programs in Australia today.

The seminar will address questions such as:

  • Is it unethical not to have a no-fault compensation scheme for serious adverse events attributed to vaccination?
  • Is the current system for funding vaccines sufficient?
  • How can vaccine programs incorporate public values?
  • What level of vaccine risk is acceptable and who should decide?
  • How far can we go in promoting vaccination?


Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Chancellor of the University of Sydney will officially open the seminar.

Other presenters include:

More information is available from the NCIRS including the program and registration details.

When: Monday March 26, 2012, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Where: The Darlington Centre, City Road, Darlington.
Cost: $143 (incl. GST)
Contact: Joanne Perkins, phone +61 2 9845 0123 or via email.

Australia's Global Role in Child Survival

March 23, 2012 - Australia's Global Role in Child Survival

RESULTS International (Australia) and the University of Sydney present a forum to build community, civil-society, academic and political support for Australian efforts to ensure the health and survival of the world’s children.

The keynote address will be given by Seth Berkley, CEO of The GAVI Alliance: a global health partnership that saves children’s lives by increasing access to immunisation. While the keynote response will be presented by Peter Baxter, Director General of AusAID.

A panel discussion will be held with representatives from AusAID, the University of Sydney and RESULTS. Three workshops will follow on vaccines and immunisation; child nutrition and health systems (health workers).

In the context of an increasing Australian aid budget, this forum provides an opportunity for key stakeholders to come together to consider the effectiveness of Australian efforts to date and the immense opportunity for an even greater global impact.

Where: Sydney Law School, Lecture Theatre 101

When: 8:45am to 1:00pm

Register here.

Past events

SydReN workshop and dinner

SydReN is a collaboration between the Sydney School of Public Health and NSW GPs that provides primary care practitioners with opportunities to engage in relevant high quality research that positively impacts on practice, public health, and policy.

When: Monday 24 October
Where: Edward Ford Building (A27), Fisher Road, University of Sydney
Time: From 2.30pm

The event program is as follows:

RESEARCH WORKSHOP
2.30pm - 5.30pm (Norman Gregg LT)
- Introduction to SydRen
- Using GP record systems in clinical trials
- Ethical pitfalls with research in your practice
- The GP role in cancer research: opportunities for collaboration

PRE-DINNER RECEPTION DRINKS
6.00-7.00pm (Burkitt-Ford Lounge)
- An informal opportunity for SydReN members to get to know one another

DINNER
7.00-9.30pm (Dean’s Conference Room)

Speakers:
Prof Jon Emery - University of Western Australia
“Earlier diagnosis of cancer in general practice: can we do it better and would it matter?”

Dr Annie Ik - Christian Medical College, Vellore. India
“Palliative cancer care: a comparison of Indian and Australian experiences. Dr Ik is visiting Australia as part of an AusAid fellowship through the University of Sydney’s Office for Global Health.

This event is free, however it is essential to by October 17th 2011.

Arts in Medicine and Health: Developing a research agenda

Medical Humanities and the Arts and Health Foundation invite you to hear six NSW-based speakers who will present on a diverse range of programs that link the Arts and Medicine and Health.

When: Tuesday 11 October
Where: Medical Foundation Building Auditorium
Time: 9am - 1pm

The below presentations will be followed by a closing panel that addresses:
'Setting a research agenda for the arts in health'.

Dr Stewart Dunn and Dr Paul Heinrich - University of Sydney
Pam McClean - Communication Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital.
Speaking on: Theatre, drama and medical education.

Alison Liew Creighton - Babylab Research Centre, University of Western Sydney.
Speaking on: Song and mother-child bond.

Paul Bennett - Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health.
Speaking on: The community and medical education.

Professor David Bennett - University of Sydney, Westmead Childrens' Hospital.
Speaking on: Youth Arts Program at the Adolescent Medical Unit.

Kris Smith – School of Drama Fine Art and Music, University of Newcastle.
Speaking on: The use of digital media in the "Self-Portait" Phase of "Growing up with Cancer". Growing up with Cancer is an ARC Project that considers how cancer influences the transition from adolescence to adulthood”.

This symposium is free but please RSVP by October 7th 2011

What happened to the evidence?

Traces the development of bowel cancer screening policy in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and why evidence was lost along the way from policy formulation to policy implementation.

A lunchtime seminar with Ms Kathy Flitcroft
When: 1:00-2:00pm, Tuesday 11th October 2011
Where: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre

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Modelling patient outcomes in type 2 diabetes

Outlines the progress in model development and discuss how such models may be used in the management of type 2 diabetes.

A lunchtime seminar with Dr Alison Hayes
When: 1:00-2:00pm, Tuesday 25th October 2011
Where: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre

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Stillbirth: a poorly investigated public health problem

The loss of a child during pregnancy is devastating.

In Australia, in 2008, 2188 families did not take their stillborn baby home from hospital. Fetaldeath or ‘stillbirth’ is defined in Australia, as the death of a baby before birth (with a birthweightof at least 400 grams or a gestational age of at least 20 weeks).

Stillbirth is an important public health problem, and a personal and community tragedy.


A lunchtime seminar with Dr Camille Raynes-Greenow
When:1:00-2:00pm, Tuesday 6th September 2011
Where: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre

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Graduate Options Expo 2011

If you're looking to advance your career, or achieve personal and professional development, the smart move is postgraduate study.

Sydney offers a great range of course options for you, which is why you're invited to our Graduate Options Expo. GO Expo is your one-stop postgraduate study event – you can talk, listen, read and take home all the information you’ll need to make your decision.

Here you will get the opportunity to speak directly with academic staff about your study interests and have all your questions answered. Information sessions will be held throughout the event covering all aspects of particular degrees. All you need to do is register online!

When: Thursday 22 September 2011
Where: The Great Hall, Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney
Time: 3 - 7pm

Sydney School of Public Health will present two lectures at Go Expo: ‘Working in International Aid’ and ‘Improving the Health of Populations’. These lectures are designed for people interested in public and global health, and will be held in the New Law School Building between 5.30 and 6.30pm.

‘Working in International Aid’ is designed for people from both medical and non medical backgrounds who are interested in contributing to health in developing countries, while ‘Improving the Health of Populations’ will look at major population challenges for public health professionals such as smoking, obesity, infectious diseases and health resources.


For more information, visit the website or register for an information session. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1300 362 006 or Ask A Question online.

Medical writers come to town

The 28th annual conference of the Australasian Medical Writers Association’s is to be held in Sydney this year.

There are a great line-up of speakers who include the editor of Cosmos; Wilson da Silva, Professor Ian Olver from the Cancer Council, who is speaking on using wikis for guidelines, Professor Rebecca Mason from the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr Annette Katelaris, the new Editor of the MJA.

Some session topics are: vitamin D controversies, a new look at mental health and reflections on medical history from the people writing about it. The Australasian Medical Writers Association Conference provides an excellent opportunity for students to meet medical journalists and other health writers.

You can Register Now or alternatively further information can be found on the Associations website.

When: Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September 2011
Where: Christie Conference Centre, 100 Walker Street North Sydney

Medicine and Health Career & Research Fair - 25 May

The Careers and Research Fair is your opportunity to get practical career tips from people working in medicine, public health, health and medical research.
Find out about career opportunities and seek career advice from staff from a wide variety of health-related government and non-government organisations.
Get information about the broad range of research options available including Honours and PhD opportunities. Speak to staff and current research students from major research centres.

All students welcome!

When: Wednesday 25 May, 4.30-6pm
Where: MacLaurin Hall, University of Sydney
Cost: free
Register your attendance here

Seminar: Back to the Barrios - 24 May

This is a presentation of Dr Giselle Manalo's community experience as she travelled to far flung provinces from northern to southern Philippines re-learning how rural Filipinos view their health in the 21st century.

All welcome!

When: 24 May, 1-2pm
Where: Norman Gregg Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of Sydney
Cost: free

GlobalHOME Lecture Series: Can we eradicate malaria? - 17 May

Lecture followed by a discussion of Career Pathways in Global Health
Speaker: Prof Graham Brown
For more information visit the Office for Global Health.

When:Tuesday 17 May, 6–7.30pm
Where:New Law Theatre 101
Cost: free

Graduate Options (GO Expo) - 22 September

Find out more about your study, career and research options at the School of Public Health at the Graduate Options Expo.

Whether you're interested in courses for professional development, you're looking to further your career, change careers or you just want to learn for the love of it, there is something on offer for you at Sydney.

Get the advice you need
The Expo takes place in the Great Hall, where you can ask questions and discuss your individual circumstances with representatives from each faculty including the School of Public Health.

Attend information sessions
Don't miss the general sessions, where you can discover your graduate options, find out about research scholarships and learn how you can study now and pay later using the federal government's FEE-HELP scheme.

Have a bite to eat and network
After a long day, enjoy some light refreshments and take the opportunity to network.

You never know who you might meet at university with an interesting story or a fantastic career. Don't forget to bring your business cards to exchange with new contacts

More information

When: 22 September 2011, 4-7pm
Where: Great Hall, Main Quadrangle, the University of Sydney, Camperdown
Cost: free