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Media Releases - Research 1998SeptemberHospital Researchers Explain BreakthroughsBreakthrough research designed to save lives and boost our chances of living a longer, healthier life will go on show at the Women's and Children's Hospital on Friday (Sept 11). Twelve of the hospital's most eminent researchers will present their latest findings to other healthcare professionals and interested members of the community at Research 98. Among other things, the researchers will explain how they are designing new molecules to reduce the scarring from severe burns, why too much burping is bad for premature babies, and why breast-feeding babies is better for their brains. Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine TrialA vaccine research team at the Women's and Children's Hospital is inviting children aged 12 to 35 months of age to participate in a vaccine study with a nasal spray flu vaccine. The nasal spray contains weakened variations of the influenza A and B viruses which have been circulating in Australia. It is hoped that immunisation against the flu can decrease the spread of flu in the family and in the community. AugustStudents Compete to be the 'Best'The 'brain-drain' away from South Australia is not happening at the Women's and Children's Hospital. The hospital boasts some 80 research students many of whom will be the leaders of the future. Fifteen of these students will be presenting their research projects for judging, at the Research'98 Student Expo to be held on Friday, August 28, 1998 from 1.30pm to 5.30pm at the hospital. Many topics will be covered including: genetic engineering of antibodies to provide a therapy for some cancers, how a disabled child experiences health care, non-invasive tests to detect disease-producing bacteria and stomach ulcers, simple, safe tests for inflammatory bowel disease in children and the prevention of scar formation in skin wounds. May"It's in the Genes!"Susan White is a Genetic Counsellor at the Women's and Children's Hospital, with a background in paediatric nursing. Susan has informed, advised, and supported families with inherited/genetic disorders for 16 years, and drawn more family trees then she would ever care to remember! Join Susan along with fellow colleagues from the Women's and Children's Clinical Genetic Department, Dr Elizabeth Thompson and Dr Graeme Suthers, on Wednesday night June 3 where they will present an enlightening, informative and educational health seminar "Your Genes, Your Baby and You". Montelukast Sodium Asthma StudyThe Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide is one of many hospitals around the world and one of three states in Australia, participating in an asthma study involving Montelukast Sodium, a research drug being developed by Merck Sharpe and Dohme for the potential treatment of Asthma. Montelukast is a strong blocker of one of the major chemicals involved in causing asthma (leukotriene D4). Leukotrienes may be one of the chemicals responsible for increased mucous production, and causing increased narrowing of breathing tubes. WCH Researcher Wins Australia PrizeOne of the world's leading genetics researchers - the Women's and Children's Hospital Prof Grant Sutherland - is one of four winners of the 1998 Australia Prize, the nation's premier science award. Prof Grant Sutherland, head of the Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Department at the Women's and Children's Hospital, shares the coveted $300,000 prize in the field of molecular genetics with three other eminent researchers. The Australia Prize is an international award given by the Australian Government for outstanding achievement in a selected area of science and technology promoting human welfare. It is considered to be the science equivalent of the art world's Archibald Prize.
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