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Flinders Clinical and Molecular Medicine (FCMM) seminar
We will have two PhD candidate’s presenting their progress seminars.
Alpana Dave, PhD Candidate, Department of Ophthalmology
"Molecular genetics and molecular biology of cataract"
and
Yazad Irani, PhD Candidate, Department of Ophthalmology
"Porous silicon materials for transfer of cells and drugs to the eye"
Wednesday, 2nd November, 12.00pm
Lecture Theatre 1, level 5, Flinders Medical Centre
Light refreshments provided
Winning photographer in Ophthalmology
Our Ophthalmic Photographer Angela Chappell who has worked for the Ophthalmology Department since 1993 has won first prize in the European Vision Institute’s 2011 Picture Competition in Vision Research and Ophthalmology.
Angela’s photo (right) is of an eye detailing the condition Iridocorneal Endothelial (ICE) Syndrome which is a rare eye unilateral condition in which the pupil becomes displaced and the iris atrophic, resulting in the severe appearance shown. The cause is unknown but one theory is that it is caused by viral infection.
The international competition which had entries from 13 different countries highlights the best photo in vision research and ophthalmology and is judged by members from the private and public sector, clinicians and basic researchers.
Angela is very excited about winning this international competition, and our congratulations go out to her.
NHMRC Centre for Clinical Eye Research
presents
EVIDENCE BASED OPHTHALMOLOGY WORKSHOP
Evidence based medicine influences clinical practice and policy. Knowledge of evidence based medicine and what it means for ophthalmology will be useful for all health care professionals involved in eye care.
The Evidence Based Ophthalmology Workshop 2011 will concentrate on how to apply evidence into practice.
This year we are fortunate to have three distinguished keynote speakers. Professor Ravi Thomas of the Queensland Eye Institute will enlighten us on what constitutes evidence. He will discuss Baye’s theorum and its applications in clinical decision and diagnostic testing. Dr. Salmaan Qureshi, editor for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, will discuss critical appraisal of literature and evidence for treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Stephanie Watson, editor for the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group, International Centre for Eye Health, will discuss evidences for treating common cornea and external diseases such as recurrent corneal erosion syndrome, blepharitis and herpetic keratitis.
The sessions are designed to be interactive as well as informative and will discuss topics in several areas of ophthalmology. Please see the program overview for further information. Program Overview (PDF 11KB)
We look forward to you joining us.
Dr. Celia Chen
NHMRC National Institute of Clinical Studies Betty-Cuthbert Fellow
NHMRC Centre for Clinical Eye Research
Who Should Attend?
Clinicians, registrars, scientists, optometrists, students, managers, industry members and educators looking for practical and applied instruction on the principles of Evidence Based Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology.
*2010 EBO Workshop received RANZCO CPD Accreditation and is being sought for 2011*
Registration Fees
The registration fee (see registration form (PDF 15KB) for categories) entitles the registrant to participate in all sessions of the EBO Workshop however numbers are limited for the Searching the Literature Workshop and acceptance will be by order of registration receipt.
All fees include GST of 10% and are inclusive of all course materials and refreshments, including lunch both days.
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS - MONDAY 25th July 2011
For further information please contact: Deb Sullivan – Manager, NHMRC Centre for Clinical Eye Research:
phn 08) 8204 5737; email sull0085@flinders.edu.au
World-first glaucoma gene discovery by Flinders-led team
An Australian research team led by Flinders University researchers has discovered two new genes that could open the way to new treatments for blinding glaucoma.
Their findings are published online in the prestigious international science journal, Nature Genetics.
The study established that 18 per cent of the population carry risk variants at these two genes, making them up to three times more likely to develop severe glaucoma than those that don’t.
Other unknown factors also influence the overall risk for an individual.
The team, headed by Associate Professor Jamie Craig and Research Fellow Dr Kathryn Burdon from the Department of Ophthalmology at Flinders University, involved groups from five other Australian universities on the ground-breaking survey of 4500 patients from every state in Australia and New Zealand... (read more)
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