Spinnaker-Health Research Foundation

“As men grow older, testosterone levels decline, and they are at increasing risk of being overweight, and developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease”. Prof Yeap’s recent study has revealed that the combination of testosterone treatment with an integrated health and wellbeing program can significantly reduce the risk, or reverse the incidence, of diabetes in men. As diabetes is one of the leading causes of ill-health in the world, these findings have significant local and global impact. You can hear first hand about these findings at MEN. HEALTHIER TOGETHER , registrations essential. ... See more

5 Facts about Spinnaker HRF! We hope you enjoy learning a little more about us ❣️

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Western Australian men continue to experience poorer health outcomes than women across almost every indicator of physical and mental health and wellbeing. They are over represented in early death from heart disease, suicide, diabetes and cancer and live with a total disease burden greater than women. Research led by specialists at Fiona Stanley Hospital seeks to integrate an evidenced based platform of mental and physical health to prevent early death and life impacting conditions.

Join West Australian Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken AC and a panel of leading health experts to discuss an integrated model of evidenced based research that will improve the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of men and boys living in WA.

If we do it together, we can make our men and boys healthier.

WED 7 OCTOBER, 5:30 PM, STATE LIBRARY WA THEATRE

Register here: https://healthiermen.eventbrite.com.au ... See more

For those that missed it, our August - September News is live on our website. Click the link below to read updates on all things Spinnaker HRF!

https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/news-events/spinnaker-news-aug-sep/ ... See more

Spinnaker News Aug-Sep 2020 Post by: Spinnaker Foundation Post on: August 31, 2020 Please wait for the pdf to load. Progress to the next page by clicking the grey arrows. Spinnaker News Aug-Sep 2020 If you’d like to support the brilliant work happening at Spinnaker, visit the link below.www.spinna... ... See more

A study aimed at reducing long term disease risks in children who are overweight or obese has produced some incredibly important findings. A/Prof Timothy Fairchild's study has revealed a 40% improvement in sleep, reduction in stress, depression and anxiety, as well as improved self esteem and school participation, were some of the ancillary findings for all participants.

Thanks to our long term supporters Austal for funding this 2019 Spinnaker Grant which is having an immediate positive impact for the children involved!

Read more here: https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/news-events/spinnaker-news-aug-sep/ ... See more

On 25 July, Spinnaker HRF hosted a special public lecture in acknowledgement of DonateLife week. In addition to encouraging the community to join the organ donation register, the sold-out event shone a light on the critical role of research in the transplant journey, including patient outcomes.

Key note speakers included Heart & Lung Research Institute (HLRI) Chair & specialist cardiac anaesthetist Dr Warren Pavey, heart transplant recipient Mr Brett Driessen, HLRI researcher and anaesthetist Dr Lisa Alarcon and Dr Robert Larbalestier AO, who pioneered the Western Australian Heart and Lung Transplant Service and performed the very first heart and lung transplants in WA.

Thank you to all that attended. If you would like to be notified about the next public lecture, please visit our website to and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/keepintouch/

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On 25 July, Spinnaker HRF hosted a special public lecture in acknowledgement of DonateLife week. In addition to encouraging the community to join the organ donation register, the sold-out event shone a light on the critical role of research in the transplant journey, including patient outcomes.

Key note speakers included Heart & Lung Research Institute (HLRI) Chair & specialist cardiac anaesthetist Dr Warren Pavey, heart transplant recipient Mr Brett Driessen, HLRI researcher and anaesthetist Dr Lisa Alarcon and Dr Robert Larbalestier AO, who pioneered the Western Australian Heart and Lung Transplant Service and performed the very first heart and lung transplants in WA.

Thank you to all that attended. If you would like to be notified about the next public lecture, please visit our website to and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/keepintouch/

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For those of you that were unable to attend our recent event Stories from a transplant team: Heart & Lung Research Inst WA, you can read Brett Driessen's story in the link below. Brett received the most precious gift of all following a viral heart infection.

https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/our-impact/bretts-story ... See more

Brett Driessen’s life took a life-threatening turn when an unknown virus invaded, and ultimately, destroyed his heart.

Spinnaker is proud to support the Heart and Lung Research Institute of WA Inc who are working hard to improve organ donation. This year, we supported HLRI's Dr Herbert Ludewick who’s project aims to identify when a patient is at risk of lung transplant rejection:
"Rejection can happen at any time after the lung transplant and is the most common complication that leads to death...The grant provides us with opportunity to evaluate a panel of genes that could provide a more accurate and earlier diagnosis of acute lung rejection, a major life threatening problem for patients that have received a transplant lung."

Donate to support heart and lung research at www.spinnakerhealth.org.au

You can spot Herbert working away in the lab at 0:17 seconds. ... See more