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We can only discover tomorrow’s medical treatments and health care by undertaking research today.

 

St John of God Health Care is actively involved in research across a range of clinical fields with support from our community and other key collaborators.

With generous community support, the Bendat Respiratory Research and Development (BRRD) Group is at the forefront of world-leading medical research into respiratory medicine and respiratory oncology.

Professor Eli Gabbay chairs the BRRD research group, made up of five consultants, two nurses, two research fellows, and a statistician. The group aims to better understand lung and respiratory disease to develop advanced treatments through translational research.

Thanks to generous donor support, the Bendat Respiratory Research and Development Group is at the forefront of thoracic research. With continued support, we can continue to make new medical discoveries to improve health outcomes for our patients and the greater community.

Professor Eli Gabbay, Chair, BRRD Fund Committee.
St John of God Health Care researcher Professor Eli Gabbay

Over the past 12 months, the BRRD group has achieved several key milestones, including:

  • Continuation of the Thoracic Cancer Biobank, a collection of biological samples (e.g. blood) and health data that supports researchers to make meaningful discoveries. As more information is added, the Biobank serves as a ‘library’ providing deeper insights for ongoing research and advanced discoveries
  • Publication of important research findings in several high impact international journals including Internal Journal of Medicine and Pulmonary Circulation
  • Presentation of research findings at national and international conferences
  • Mentoring of junior doctors in their research careers
  • Directly improving patient care for patients with lung disease and cancer

The research group collaborates with sites across WA, as well as nationally and internationally, and a monthly journal club has been established to ensure physicians are kept up to date with the latest respiratory research.

Thank you to the Bendat Family Foundation, who support this life-changing respiratory research.

We would also like to extend a thank you to every one of our donors who support a range of leading medical research projects. Your compassion and generosity will help transform the future of health care.

St John of God Foundation and St John of God Health Care are not-for-profit organisations working together to improve health care in our community.

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