Cystic Fibrosis Research
A portion of the funds raised from 65 Roses Day will go towards The Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust. Below are the research projects that were funded in 2007.
L.J. Hooker help fund the most expensive project each year -
Thank you Mr Hooker!
Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust
Projects funded 2007
THE FIRST PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE L.J. HOOKER CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FUND
Differentiation and immunology of cord blood stem cells: Towards CF therapy.
Prof. R. Williamson, Dr F. Zaibak
The University of Melbourne
$89,448.00
Exploring serum antibodies for the early detection of P. aeruginosa in Cystic Fibrosis.
Dr S. Brennan, Prof. P.D. Sly, Dr T.A. Douglas, Prof. K. Grimwood, A/Prof. C.E, Wainwright.
Institute for Child Health Research
$79,367.95
P. Aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis: determinants of acquisition, virulence & persistence.
Dr B.R. Rose, Dr C.E. Wainwright, Dr C. Whitechurch, Dr J. Manos,A/Prof. C. Harbour, A/Prof. P.T.P. Bye, Dr L. Turnbull, Dr D. Armstrong, Prof. K. Grimwood, A/Prof. M. Nissen.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
$78,660.00
A health economic evaluation of community-wide carrier screening for cystic fibrosis.
Prof. J.P. Hall, Dr R.J.H. Massie, A/Prof. M. Delatycki, Mr K. van Gool
University of Technology, Sydney.
$58,500.00
The role of MCP – 1 in Hepatic Fibrosis Associated with Cystic Fibrosis.
A/Prof G.A. Ramm, A/Prof P.J. Lewindon, Dr V.N. Subramaniam.
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research
$51,938.00
Early detection of lung disease in cystic fibrosis: a gene expression study.
Dr S.C. Ranganathan, A/Prof. N. Curtis, Dr G.K. Smythe, Prof. R.M. Robbins Browne
Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
$51,317.00
The role of respiratory virus infection in CF lung disease.
Dr P.A.B. Wark, Prof. P.G. Gibson, A/Prof. B. Whitehead.
The John Hunter Hospital
$19,406.60
THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH LTD
Improving self-efficacy in adolescents and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
Dr D.W. Reid, A/Prof. C.E. Wainwright
University of Tasmania Medical School
$59,250.00
Total funding
$487,887.55
| About Cystic Fibrosis Australia |
| Why 65 Roses? |
| 65 Roses Song |
| CF Research |
| Cystic Fibrosis Q & A |
| Media |
| Joels Story |
Testimonials
“I'd just like to say thanks to you guys for raising awareness for CF. It’s great to know at least some people know what it means! I'm really open about my CF and think it's great that we can get the message out into the community. I love being different to everyone else and I know that in a lot of ways I'm so much luckier than many of my peers. I've learnt to be patient, tolerant and take everything in my stride. Along with my friends and family, its organisations like this that remind you why you get up each day. Thanks so much your work is truly appreciated.”
Nikki Fields
National Sponsor of
Cystic Fibrosis Australia
