NARI is delighted to announce Professor Tracy Comans as its new Director. A UQ Amplify Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Professor Comans is known for her innovative application of economics in health services, and for developing the prototype for the aged care star ratings system.
NARI would like to express its deepest thanks to Professor Briony Dow, whose leadership has shaped NARI’s role in the sector, leading to life-changing translational research projects and consumer-led innovation. After almost a decade leading the organisation, Professor Dow will step down from her role as Director in May 2024.
NARI has opened its new national office in Canberra, to better connect with government, industry partners, and fellow researchers on the issues facing older Australians and the opportunities for lasting change.
NARI is urging Australians to be more aware of how they may unknowingly demonstrate ageism, ahead of the International Day of Older Persons this Sunday, 1 October. “We unfortunately see ageist attitudes across all aspects of our society, and it’s often so deeply ingrained we don’t necessarily recognise it,” NARI Executive Director, Professor Briony Dow, said.
NARI is calling for the health of older women to be highlighted. This year’s Women’s Health Week and the NARI Annual Summit ‘Menopause and Beyond’, provide valuable opportunities to focus on how older women can be empowered to manage their health into older age.
The National Ageing Research Institute is proud to announce that Senior Research Fellow, Dr Anita Goh has joined the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) Advisory Council as its sole Australian member.
