The Kolling Institute was established in 1920 and is the oldest medical research institute in NSW. It plays a major role in research training as part of the University of Sydney Medical School.
Researchers at the Kolling Institute have been at the forefront of medical discovery in areas such as pregnancy and childbirth, cancer and genetics, bone and joint disease, kidney and heart disease, pain and neurological disorders and tissue regeneration. The Institute also houses the largest and most comprehensive tumour bank in the state.
The Director of the Institute is Professor Jonathan Ross, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Neonatology whose own research interests include reproductive, maternal and child health and infection and immunological conditions. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh who has completed post graduate study at Oxford and in Sydney. As well as conducting research, Jonathan maintains an obstetrics practice particularly for high risk patients.
Jonathan will be one of the key speakers at the first ‘Kolling Knowledge’ health forum on Tuesday 8th May.
The forums will update people on best practice management of particular conditions and share highlights of ‘real life’ patients as well as future research directions. The inaugural forum will be chaired by ‘Kolling Knowledge’ Ambassador, Dr John D’Arcy from the ‘Sunrise’ program, New Idea and the ‘Health Matters’ radio program.
The ‘Kolling Knowledge’ health forums will cover:
Tuesday 8th May |
· Healthy Pregnancy and Birth |
Tuesday 15th May |
· Improving Cancer Care |
Tuesday 12th June |
· Diabetes Diagnosis |
Tuesday 19th June |
· Osteoarthritis Best Treatment |
Tuesday 26th July |
· Improving Chronic Pain |
Tuesday 7th August |
· Age Well and Stay Young |
Wednesday 22nd August |
· Stroke Prevention |
Tuesday 4th September |
· Life after Birth |
Tuesday 9th October |
· Breast and Ovarian Cancer |
Tuesday 16th October |
· Rheumatoid Arthritis |
The Kolling Institute is located on the grounds of Royal North Shore Hospital with ample parking available and adjacent to St Leonards train station.
If you’re interested in attending or finding out more, please register via knowledge@kolling.com.au or call 02 9926 4904.
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