Five ground-breaking research projects aimed at fighting stroke have been announced as part of the 2023 Stroke Foundation Research Grants.
The researchers will share in more than $418,000 which will make a lasting difference to the lives of stroke survivors.
Stroke Foundation Research Advisory Committee Chair Professor Coralie English congratulated this year’s grant recipients.
“I am so excited to be involved in awarding grants to these very deserving projects,” she said.
“We received a high calibre quality of entries, and we know these research projects will deliver amazing outcomes that will improve lives and help survivors thrive after stroke.”
Two of the research projects will be pioneered out of Melbourne’s La Trobe university.
Dr Lucette Lanyon from La Trobe received a grant of $79,980 to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the peer-Led Community Aphasia Group program.
Also from La Trobe, Dr John Pierce received a grant of $79,952 to research how practitioners can maximise aphasia recovery through a group telehealth intervention.
Stroke Foundation Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa Murphy said the grants would not be possible without the generous support of our wonderful donors.
The Stroke Foundation’s Research Grant Program has awarded over $6 million to more than 200 researchers since 2008.
“Our Research Grant Program is only possible through the continued support of people like Vic Allen who helped establish the Nancy and Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund,” Dr Murphy said.
“These contributions ensure world-class researchers are paving the way for survivors of stroke to ensure they thrive in their recovery. The thoughtful generosity of our donors will continue to improve the lives of stroke survivors for generations to come.”
