Digital Health Early Career Research Community

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Is your research in the digital health space? Find out about the different career paths one can take when working in the field of digital health - academia, industry or a mix of both! We have a great line-up of speakers!

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Introducing: ECRs – A New Spotlight Series We’re launching a new initiative to showcase the brilliant researchers within our community - a public spotlight series highlighting the achievements, publications, projects, and passions of ECRs. Complete the short survey⬇️

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of insight, innovation, and connection with Dr Simon Kos, Chief Medical Officer ANZ at Microsoft. 🗓️Wednesday 11 June 3-5 pm 📍Event Space 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney RSVP by 28th May (for catering purposes)

📢 A new study by @Carol_Pizzuti, highlighting the limited role of eHealth data analytics in informing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for medical practitioners. This calls for more foundational work and collaboration to advance the field! shorturl.at/tZn9Z

This important study highlights the urgent need for better monitoring to address potential chronic adverse effects linked to these medicines!

Antipsychotic use is increasing globally and a new study reveals the same trend among Australian adults, a portion of which is due to off-label use (for conditions like insomnia, dementia, anxiety, etc).

📣 New paper alert by @_RamyaRK A study investigating the utilisation patterns of on- and off-label antipsychotic prescriptions in Australian adults. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00…

🚨 Abstract Submission Open - Digital Health Week 2025 🚨 When: 4-6 Feb 2025 Submission deadline: 11:59 pm, 13/10/2024 Submit your oral/ePoster presentations now and be part of the conversation on ‘Weaving the digital fabric of health'! Follow the link sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3y…

Inspiring day of innovation at the Engagement Workshop! Researchers, entrepreneurs & tech companies showcased incredible work. This is a reminder that deliberate and strategic academia-industry collaborations can provide a pathway to make practical differences in the real world.

Event details: Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Susan Wakil Health Building, Lecture Theatre 207, University of Sydney (USYD-D18.02.207) Format: In-person event

Join our interactive workshop connecting digital health researchers with tech companies and entrepreneurs! 🗣️Network with tech companies and entrepreneurs! ⚒️Potential funding and commercialisation opportunities 📝Valuable insights for your research career shorturl.at/02lO0

📢 Call for ECRs to present at the Published Research Seminar! We’re seeking ECRs to give a 5-min presentation on their excellent work in digital health. Connect, share insights, and build collaborations with peers! 📅 Wed, 10th July 2024 📋 Register: shorturl.at/zZ0ln

🎤 Call for Presenters: Interested in presenting? Indicate your interest in the registration form linked below. We aim to accommodate as many presenters as possible within the time limits. Registration & Presentation Submissions are open until Friday, 31/05

Great Q&A session with @jillian_eyles, @Matthew_Ahmadi, and @van__Oijen facilitated by @LeanneTogher Key takeaways? Cast a broad net, find your support network, reach out to many, and remember to pitch your GREAT story. It may take a few practices to get it polished.

Dr Hasseet shared insights on securing her first NHMRC TRIP fellowship, emphasising the iterative nature of grant writing. She stressed the importance of diligently assessing factors influencing outcomes (skills or track record) and persistently reapplying until successful!

@M_Stamatakis stresses the importance of long-term research collaborations: invest time and show leadership potential by being generous. It’s not easy but possible! Another reminder: thoroughly read grant guidelines to understand the scope and establish your own writing routine

@M_Stamatakis stresses the importance of long-term research collaborations: invest time and show leadership potential by being generous. It’s not easy but possible! Another reminder: thoroughly read grant guidelines to understand the scope. Finding a writing routine also helps!