Friday, November 17, 2017

Assoc/Prof Leonard Crocombe awarded Medical Research Future Fund Fellowship for Translating Research Into Practice


Congratulations to Assoc/Prof Leonard Crocombe, ADATas Member and Councillor, awarded the Medical Research Future Fund Fellowship (MRFF) for Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) for his project: ‘Sustaining oral and systemic health in Residential Aged Care Facilities’ at the University of Tasmania.

The announcement was made as part of a $70 million Federal Government Health and Medical Research funding boost to improve research capability and promote innovation and practical healthcare solutions.

The ADAVB and the eviDent Foundation support translation of research into clinical practice as a practical way to improve health outcomes for Australians. The recognition and funding of this significant oral health project brings oral health into the spotlight and promotes our world-class research capabilities.

About the funding
Media release