The Northern Sydney (Arabanoo) Precinct hosted its annual showcase at the Kolling, highlighting the innovative research between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney.
Launched in 2022 by Academic Directors Professors James Elliott, Robyn Gallagher and Margaret Schnitzler, the showcase focused on the joint research tackling complex healthcare challenges.
Eight speakers addressed the event, including Dr Julia Pilowsky who presented her research on the use of advanced algorithms to detect pressure injuries from ICU clinical notes.
Dr John Atyeo shared his work on developing AI models of pelvic floor anatomy. These models are expected to provide valuable insights for surgeons and physiotherapists.
Professor Trudy Rebbeck presented the results of the PACE-MSK clinical trial, which involves a stepped care model for musculoskeletal conditions. She discussed how her team plans to adapt this model to better serve rural Australian communities, sparking interest in how healthcare can be tailored to meet regional needs.
Dr Adrian Lim discussed his interdisciplinary approach to advancing neurofibromatosis care. His work, which integrates genetics, dermatology and AI, has laid the foundation for improved diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.
Wrapping up the event, Dr Saurab Sharma discussed the challenges and solutions for providing equitable pain management in low-income settings.
Academic Director Professor James Elliott said the showcase provided a terrific platform to feature the breadth of high impact clinically relevant research.
“The work presented spans dermatology to medical oncology, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology and radiation therapy with outcomes and measures impacting terrestrial and extraterrestrial human health and wellbeing,” he said.