September 8, 2009 – 11:13am
Taking a genetic test can be a lifesaver for some people, but it can also pose a dilemma when it comes to life insurance.
A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has found the prospect of increased premiums, or even refusal from insurers, is putting off as much as half of the community [...]
Professor Elizabeth Waters of the McCaughey Centre was appointed the Jack Brockhoff Chair of Child Public Health at an event held on Monday 23 March at the University.
Members of the Brockhoff Foundation, the University of Melbourne and community partners gathered to celebrate the appointment of Professor Waters, who joined the McCaughey Centre in 2007 [...]
The McCaughey Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Research Fellow to coordinate and participate in priority Cochrane systematic reviews and contribute more broadly to the activities of the Cochrane Public Health Review Group. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise and experience in understanding the principles of public health and processes involved in evidence-informed public [...]
The McCaughey Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Research Fellow to coordinate final data collection for fun ‘n healthy in Moreland!, an innovative randomised controlled trial of a school community-based child health promotion and obesity prevention intervention study. The Research Fellow will need to be highly organised to manage the coordination, collection, data management [...]
December 19, 2008 – 12:38pm
After 17 years as the inaugural Head of the Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics (and its predecessors), Professor David Dunt is handing over the reigns to A/Professor Jane Pirkis. A/Professor Margaret Kelaher will become the Deputy Head. Throughout his time as Head, David has built up the Centre to be a [...]
December 3, 2008 – 3:26pm
Congratulations to Margaret Kelaher who was recently promoted to Associate Professor and Reader in the Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics. For more information about Margaret and her work please go to her staff profile.