08 November 2004 - Plugging the Brain Drain - Turning On the Research Taps
Gary Morgan, CEO of the Centre, today announced the appointment of two more distinguished Australian scientists, Dr David Hansen, a leader in the fast growing field of bioinformatics which deals with the management and analysis of vast biological data collections, and Dr Craig Kennedy, an expert in the implementation of e-health technologies.
8 November 2004 - Scientists enticed back to Australia to tackle major health challenges
News-Medical.Net - "CSIRO and the Queensland Government are attracting leading overseas-based Australian scientists to return to work on major health challenges at the e-Health Research Centre in Brisbane."
9 August 2004 - E-health technology to improve care of Australia's chronically ill
www.idm.net.au - Key figures involved in the creation and delivery of a new health information exchange project, using information technology as the link, believe the technology has the capacity to both improve the long term care of patients with chronic disease and reduce the cost of health care delivery throughout Australia.
03 August 2004 - Director Appointed to Lead Australia's Largest E-Health Research Program
The e-Health Research Centre, Queensland's cutting edge research facility revolutionising the delivery of health care services in Australia, has appointed Dr Anthony Maeder as Research Director.
22 July 2004 - E-Health Technology Set to Improve Patient Care
A new health information exchange project, using information technology as the link, has the capacity to both improve the long term care of patients with chronic disease and reduce the cost of health care delivery throughout Australia.
19th May 2004 - New research centre to benefit rural patients
ABC Online - The Queensland Development Minister says a new e-Health Research Centre will benefit rural and remote patients. Tony McGrady says new technology means patients from anywhere in Queensland can be medically examined without being flown to Brisbane or any other major hospitals in the State. He says it will save rural patients the trauma and expense of travelling long distances to receive medical help.
18th May 2004 - Monitoring Health from Home
Patients recovering from strokes will be able to monitor their progress at home following the launch of a world-leading research centre in Queensland today. Australian Government Science Minister Peter McGauran today launched the e-Health Research Centre, and congratulated the researchers for the improvement in quality of life that their research is providing patients, particularly in country Australia.
16 August 2003 - CSIRO and Queensland partner for better health services
Better access to health services for patients no matter where they are is the aim of a new $15M joint venture between CSIRO and the Queensland Government. This exciting new venture will deliver healthcare benefits to urban, rural, regional and remote communities in Queensland and the rest of Australia.