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New Queensland Research Centre Aims to Fast-track COVID-19 Research

Announcement posted by Wesley Medical Research 06 May 2020

Wesley Medical Research, an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Brisbane, Queensland, has recently launched its COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre to fast-track research that delivers immediate improvements to the prevention, diag
New Queensland Research Centre Aims to Fast-track COVID-19 Research
to Inform Patient Treatment Now
 
Brisbane, QLD (WMR) May 6th 2020 – The new Wesley Medical Research COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre seeks to fast-track answers in the fight against COVID-19 through cutting edge research.
While the global health crisis continues to take a major toll on lives and livelihoods, questions to prevent, diagnose and treat COVID-19 remain unanswered. The launch of a new virtual research centre by Wesley Medical Research advances local and international research through patient-centred collaboration.
The Wesley Medical Research COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre comprises a dedicated team of world-leading researchers and healthcare professionals who are committed to conducting research that delivers immediate improvements to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of COVID-19.
“Despite the devastation that COVID-19 has brought to our world, I am humbled by the way in which the global community has come together to combat this deadly virus,” said Dr Claudia Giurgiuman, Wesley Medical Research General Manager. “And I am thrilled that our organisation can truly be a part of the solution.”
“The Rapid Response Research Centre will allow us to rapidly respond to evolving knowledge and information and answer the research questions that matter the most to patients right now.”
By establishing strong collaborations with hospitals and research institutions in Australia and around the world, the Centre will contribute to the global understanding of COVID-19 and arm experts with the answers that they need to battle the virus.
The COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre urgently needs funding to advance this program of research.  The Wesley Medical Research COVID-19 Emergency Appeal was launched in mid-April to raise $1.4 million to fast track its critical program of work and invest in emerging COVID-19 research initiatives.
For more information:
COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre (includes details of priority research projects)
ABOUT WESLEY MEDICAL RESEARCH:
Wesley Medical Research is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane, Queensland. We conduct medical research with a strong focus on improving patient care and quality of life. Our clinical and applied research aims to discover, test and refine new techniques for better diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. We collaborate with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to accelerate contemporary care.