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Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) is a non-profit agency for advancing emergency medicine research

Emergency Medicine Foundation: finding better ways to save lives

The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) was established to build upon the success of the Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation. QEMRF was established in 2007 with an investment of $5 million from the Queensland Government through Queensland Health. To date QEMRF has committed over $8 million into over 70 emergency medicine research projects in Queensland public hospital Emergency Departments. The outcomes of QEMRF funded research is attracting international attention that has the opportunity to positively impact on emergency medicine outcomes throughout the world. Our new foundation, EMF, will continue to raise funds to address an under investment in emergency medicine research across the sector nationally and internationally. The Emergency Medicine Foundation is focused on continuing the tradition of identifying the highest quality clinical research projects that will translate into improved practice, better patient experience, as well as delivering significant economic benefits to our healthcare systems. EMF intends to extend and capitalize on our successful grant administration and research selection systems by securing further government, philanthropic and corporate funding. We will offer research grants across the broader emergency medicine sector throughout Australia and beyond. EMF will support practical research projects engaging healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians and nurses, ambulance, fire-fighting and emergency retrieval professionals and many more. Please view our social media policy at www.emergencymedicinefoundation.org.au/terms-conditions/website-social-media-electronic-newsletters-terms-conditions-use/

21/11/2025

Say hello to Leon! 🐶EMF’s newest and furriest team member, he’s our General Manager Angie’s golden retriever puppy and is already stealing hearts in the office! 💜He’s here to brighten your Friday!!

20/11/2025

What drives a successful research career in emergency medicine? ✨

Find out in the 2024-25 EMF Annual Report, where Prof Louise Cullen shares reflections from more than 15 years in clinical research.

She speaks openly about the challenges of starting out, why collaboration matters more than perfection, and how building the right team is essential to momentum. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to lifting others up. 🙌

If you’re an emerging researcher, a clinician curious about research, or someone who simply loves a good story about impact, this Q&A is a must-read. 📖

📌 Read the full Q&A on pages 42-43:https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EMF-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf =22

Metro North Health

19/11/2025

Dr Clinton Gibbs, Clinical Director of Research and Evaluation at Retrieval Services Queensland, will be presenting his EMF-supported Trauma Care research next Monday at the ACEM ASM 2025 in Gold Coast! 🌟

His study, “Aeromedical retrieval of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in rural and remote Queensland - can ‘low-value’ transfers be avoided?”, explores the transfer of people with minor head injuries from facilities without CT capability, and whether different approaches could safely reduce unnecessary transfers.🛩️

💬Dr Gibbs explained, “I want to start defining what low-value transfers are and measure it robustly. In our preliminary dataset, over 90% of transfers either didn’t receive a CT or the patients' treatment and prognosis didn’t change as a result of a scan, which suggests limited clinical benefit.”

For rural and remote patients, every transfer means time away from home, family and Country. Reducing avoidable transfers keeps people closer to where they live, while easing pressure on aeromedical services and EDs.

📌Check out Dr Gibbs’ presentation at the ACEM ASM 2025: https://acem2025.au/program/

This work is supported through EMF’s Trauma Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Queensland Program, funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC)

Queensland Health Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

13/11/2025

We had a fantastic afternoon at the Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) Research Workshop! 👏

EMF’s General Manager, Dr Angie Nguyen Vu, joined the closing panel discussion on building research capacity alongside moderator Donna McLean (RSQ), and panel members Dr Ben Aston (LifeFlight), Dr Jacob O’Gorman (Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland Section) and Dr Clinton Gibbs (RSQ), all recipients of EMF Research Capacity Building grants.

It was inspiring to see so many EMF-supported projects showcased throughout the day, including Dr Ellie Kitcatt, Dr Clinton Gibbs, Roberta Ridolfi, Dr Ben Powell and Dr Alex King, highlighting advances in bleeding management, patient transfer, aeromedical decision-making, clinician education and telehealth. 🌏

Huge thanks to RSQ for hosting such an engaging workshop, and to the Motor Accident Insurance Commission for supporting EMF’s Trauma Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Queensland Program, helping grow research in this vital space.

📸 Here are some highlights from the day!

Queensland Health

12/11/2025

✨Sparking Research in Emergency Care

EMF’s Emerge grants support early-career emergency clinicians to take their first step into research, turning clinical questions into real-world improvements for patients. With mentoring support from experienced researchers, these grants are designed to help you explore, innovate, and make an impact. 💡

Dr Jordan Doi’s TEMPO project at Logan Hospital ED, funded by an Emerge grant, is exploring Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) during cardiac arrest, a method that allows continuous monitoring of the heart without interrupting chest compressions. This study aims to improve survival and identify reversible causes of arrest, while giving Dr Doi hands-on research experience. 🫀

As a First Nations Emergency Physician, Dr Doi is developing his research skills and leadership in emergency medicine, supported by mentor Dr Philip Jones.

Thinking about your own research idea? Emerge grants can help you take that first step.

📅 Applications open 9 Feb 2026
🎯 Up to $12,000 for short-term projects
🤝 Mentoring support
🗨️ Questions? info@emfoundation.org.au

For more information about Emerge: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/emerge-grants/

The Queensland Research Program is funded through Queensland Health.

Metro South Health

11/11/2025

A huge shoutout to Dr Akmez Latona!

Presenting his latest findings and taking home national recognition at the Blood 2025 / International Society of Blood Transfusion Regional Congress in Perth, Dr Latona was awarded the inaugural Peter Schiff Award for Emerging Career Researchers in transfusion medicine.

His EMF-funded project, “Single vs Dual Platelet-Inhibited FIBTEM Assays: Defining the Right Fibrinogen Threshold for Bleeding Patients”, was benchmarked against transfusion studies across Australia and recognised as the most innovative project with the biggest transfusion impact in 2025.

“This is a testament that EMF is funding top-quality studies in Queensland. This project won the award by Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion for its innovation and impact,” shared Dr Latona.

At Blood 2025, he also presented “When VHA reagents change: Implications for critical bleeding,” continuing his mission to improve how hospitals manage bleeding and transfusions.

Congratulations Dr Latona! EMF is proud to support your leadership across multiple statewide projects transforming transfusion and emergency care.

10/11/2025

Purpose-driven innovation at the Bayside Health Service Symposium! 💡

EMF’s Grants Associate Dr Annice Kong attended the fifth annual Bayside Health Service Research Symposium at Redland Hospital on 5 November, where clinicians and researchers shared their latest advances in health research and innovation. 🏥

This year’s theme “Purpose-driven innovation: turning research into impact” showcased projects making a real difference for patients.

We were thrilled to see EMF-supported projects in action, including:

🔹 Dr Henry Tsao’s SUPERB Trial on ultrasound-guided blocks for upper limb fractures
🔹 Kendall Williams’ work improving delirium care in older adults through the GEDI initiative
🔹 Dr Yit Jian Lee’s research on managing hypertensive urgencies in the ED

Congratulations to all presenters for sharing their research and inspiring innovation in emergency care! 👏

Metro South Health

05/11/2025

Driving Innovation in Emergency Care!

EMF’s Leading Edge grants support medium-term, innovative research with the potential to transform emergency care in Queensland. These grants help teams generate new evidence, test novel ideas, and build capacity for future large-scale projects.

One Leading Edge project making an impact is the Watch-house Detainee Emergency Health Care study, led by Adjunct Prof Julia Crilly OAM, Nurse Researcher at Gold Coast Health. This research explores strategies, decision-making processes, and costs associated with delivering healthcare in police watch-houses, aiming to reduce unnecessary ED transfers and improve the safety and health of people in this environment.

Adj Prof Crilly will share insights from this research at ACEM ASM 2025 in Gold Coast next month, highlighting opportunities to improve health service delivery for vulnerable populations.

Interested in a Leading Edge grant?
- Applications open 9 Feb 2026
- Up to $120,000 per grant
- Seed funding for innovative research or projects that may leverage further funding
- Questions? info@emfoundation.org.au

Learn more about Leading Edge grants: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/jumpstart-leading-edge-and-project-grants/

Learn more about ACEM ASM 2025: https://acem2025.au/

The Queensland Research Program is funded through Queensland Health.

03/11/2025

Our latest Annual Report is out now!

Discover how EMF research is saving lives, shaping care, and empowering clinicians across Queensland.

From improving pain relief in EDs to nurse-led innovations in patient care, EMF-funded projects are creating tangible benefits for patients, clinicians, and health services. Highlights from the 2024–25 EMF Annual Report include:

🩺 Paediatric Focus: PaNURAMA and PARIS on Country studies are improving care for children through safer transfers and respiratory care closer to home.

🏥 Pain Relief Innovation: SUPERB Trial validating safe pain treatment options for upper limb fractures

🌏 Smarter Trauma Response: The iTRAQI tool mapping real travel times to specialist care and guiding improvements to trauma care across Queensland

🧡 Culturally Informed Treatment: Cardiac imaging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients is enabling earlier treatment and culturally safe care across Far North Queensland

🗨️ Clinician Insight and Patient Advocacy: Interviews sharing reflections and experiences

Read the EMF 2024–25 Annual Report:
https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EMF-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf

30/10/2025

Building Research Capacity in Emergency Care 🏥

EMF’s Research Capacity Building (RCB) grants are helping Queensland emergency healthcare teams embed research into everyday practice, foster collaboration, and grow sustainable, long-term capability. 🤝

RCB grants in action: the Older Person Emergency Network (OPEN) at Metro North Health, led by Dr Elizabeth (EJ) Marsden, has grown its research capacity with EMF support through a dedicated research officer. This is helping to deliver projects that improve care for older Australians in Residential Aged Care Facilities, mentor emerging researchers and reduce unnecessary ED transfers.

Dr Marsden will share insights from the OPEN program at the upcoming Australasian College for Emergency Medicine ASM next month in the Gold Coast.

Interested in an RCB grant?

🔹 Applications for Expressions of Interest open on 9 Feb 2026
🔹 Up to $100,000 available
🔹 Questions? info@emfoundation.org.au

📌 Find out more about RCB Grants: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/research-capacity-building/

📅 For information about the ACEM ASM 2025: https://acem2025.au/

The Queensland Research Program is funded through Queensland Health.

29/10/2025

What does an ED research lead do?💡🏥

Dr Faye Jordan, Emergency Physician and Research Lead at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) ED, answers that question from the frontline in an article published in Emergency Medicine Australasia:

🗨️ “Research is fundamental to the continuing growth and sustainability of emergency medicine. It drives innovation, ensures safe practice, and embeds evidence-based care in environments characterised by uncertainty and time-critical decision-making.”

As Research Champion on TPCH ED’s EMF-funded Research Capacity Building Grant, and a mentor and collaborator across several EMF-funded projects, Dr Jordan is driving that exact transformation. From strengthening systems and empowering novice researchers, to embedding research into everyday care, she is helping to shape the future of emergency medicine.

Dr Jordan’s article highlights the critical role of clinician-researchers and why supporting research leadership must be integral in every ED - EMF is proud to play a role in enabling that impact. 🙌

📚 Find the article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.70143

Metro North Health

27/10/2025

Stronger investment, bigger impact!💡

EMF’s Queensland Research Program, supported by Queensland Health, is expanding in 2026 - with increased funding across our grant schemes to support even more innovative research that improves emergency healthcare. 🌟

Our Board Director A/Prof Luke Lawton, an experienced emergency physician, says this investment reflects the growing strength and impact of emergency medicine research in Queensland.

In 2026, the Queensland Research Program is offering grants across:

🔹 Emerge – supporting emerging researchers
🔹 Jumpstart – seed funding for new ideas
🔹 Leading Edge – testing innovative solutions
🔹 TranslatED Research – translating evidence into practice
🔹 Research Capacity Building – building sustainable research culture
🔹 Project - supporting large-scale studies with statewide impact

Keep an eye out for posts spotlighting each grant scheme and projects making a real impact.

📅 Save the date! Round 45 opens 9 February 2026

📌 Explore the full 2026 EMF Grants Calendar here: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/research-grants-calendar/

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The Emergency Medicine Foundation is one of the few Australian organisations awarding research grants to clinician-led studies into improved emergency healthcare.

After a decade of operations, our rigorous, impact-driven grants programs are leading to system-wide changes, and most importantly, improved patient outcomes in areas such as chest pain, trauma, aged care and paediatrics. In many instances, these changes are being implemented nationally.

The Emergency Medicine Foundation was established in 2007 with an investment of $5 million from the Queensland Government through Queensland Health. To date, we have committed more than $15 million into 169 emergency medicine healthcare research projects.

Through our research investment programs, we have been at the fore-front of building an emergency workforce, particularly in Queensland, which is proactively engaged in developing evidence-based clinical and system improvements. This has led to the national and international translation and adoption of new models of care, which are sustainable, affordable and integrated. Please view our social media policy at http://emergencyfoundation.org.au/terms-conditions/