Most local people in South West Sydney have heard of the Ingham Institute and its outstanding medical research programs over the past few years.
But how are these programs being transferred into new treatments and methods of care; how are they making a difference to the health outcomes of local patients?
The powers to be at the Ingham Institute have decided that these are good questions and will be addressed at two public forums to be held early next month in Liverpool and Campbelltown.
The forums will be opened by Ingham Institute research director Prof Michael Barton.
Prof Minoti Apte, leader of the Institute’s Pancreatic Cancer research arm, will be one of the speakers at the forums.
Prof Afaf Girgis will speak about her leading psycho oncology research that explores the psychological impact of cancer on patients, their families and carers.
A Q&A will follow the presentations to give those attending the opportunity to ask questions.
The Ingham Institute health forums will be held on Thursday, October 8 at Western Suburbs Leagues Club in Campbelltown and a week later on October 15 at the Liverpool Catholic Club.
Both will start at 7pm.
According to Prof Michael Barton, the forums will profile the Ingham Institute’s medical research portfolio and show how its research programs are making a real difference to the health and lives of the local community.
“We see the Ingham Institute as being at the heart of the South West Sydney community and have built our research focus areas as a response to the health concerns of people, their families and their friends in the community,” says Prof Barton.
“Diseases like cancer and diabetes have a high incidence here in the South West.
“The institute’s health services research also contributes greatly to the local population’s social wellbeing and is a vital element to help harness the population growth which is happening right now in our local area.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“And, while medical research is a long term project that requires hard work and dedication, Ingham Institute researchers are, right now, at the forefront of discovering new treatments and methods of care for common health conditions to help save lives and improve life.”[/social_quote]
The speakers will include some of Australia’s most celebrated researchers.
Prof Minoti Apte, 2015 NSW Woman of the Year, is the leader of the institute’s pancreatic cancer research arm.
Prof Afaf Girgis will speak about her leading research that explores the psychological impact of cancer on patients, their families and carers.
Taking questions during the Q&A session will be a panel featuring Professors Barton, Apte and Girgis.
Both events are free but you must register to secure your place via the Ingham Institute website.
You can also register by phoning 1300 66 55 41.
