Australia’s health and medical research translation centres will each receive a $1 million boost from the federal government to continue work towards better health outcomes.
Federal Health minister Mark Butler announced the $12 million funding top-up over the weekend, through the NHMRC’s new “Supporting Research Translation Centres” grant stream.
The National Health and Medical Research Council-accredited centres have been in place for the past decade and work with healthcare providers and universities to translate evidence-based findings into real-world clinical practice.
Each centre will use the funding to spark engagement between researchers and frontline health providers, deliver research translation activities aligned with their objectives and attract further backing from their health-service partners.
Announcing the funding, Mr Butler said the package would ensure Australians continue to receive healthcare informed by cutting-edge evidence
“All Australians deserve the best health services… Research Translation Centres ensure that we are uniquely positioned to transcend boundaries and improve our healthcare system so that we remain at the forefront of global health,” he said.
NHMRC chief executive Professor Steve Wesselingh added that the centres had established themselves as hubs for “research-infused education and training and outstanding healthcare”.
He said the additional funding would enable deeper collaboration among consumers, clinicians, institutions and researchers, while accelerating the pace of applied health innovation.
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