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Announcement of the VNI Fellowships for 2008May 29, 2008: Geoff Hilton, Chair of the VNI Board of Directors was pleased to announce the recipients of the VNI fellowships for 2008.
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Minister Gavin Jennings announces Victoria- Ontario PartnershipsVictoria’s reputation as a global centre for life sciences and nanotechnology research will be further strengthened by new collaborative agreements with the Canadian province of Ontario.
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Launch of VNI Annual Report 2006/07The VNI has recently launched its Annual Report for 2006/07.
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VNI Research Seminar Series 2007This event was held on Friday 19th October 2007.
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VNI SKILL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

The Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative (VNI) is pleased to offer Skill Development Awards as part of its commitment to build neurotrauma research capacity within Victoria.

This second round of VNI Skill Development Awards aims to assist new researchers and clinicians to complete short courses relevant to a neurotrauma research interest. 

• Ten Skill Development Awards will be offered for support commencing in 2009.
• Each Award has a value of up to $2,000. 

Health professionals and researchers who would like to undertake research into traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or peripheral nerve injury are invited to apply.  

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Thursday 14th August 2008.  Further information, including guidelines, application templates and frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be downloaded from the VNI website.

TRAUMA MELBOURNE 2008 CONFERENCE

The  Inaugural Trauma Melbourne 2008 Conference, will be held on the 21st - 22nd November 2008 at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria. 

Trauma Melbourne 2008 is an initiative of  the Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative (VNI) in partnership with the National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI) and brings together health professionals and research staff into a multidisciplinary forum.

Trauma Melbourne 2008 will also include Workshops and Education Programs that will preceed the Conference (Thursday 20th November 2008). This two day Conference and associated Workshops will focus on trauma and clinical management, drawing expertise from the medical and scientific communities predominately within Australia and New Zealand. It is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, scientists, postdoctoral fellows, residents and graduate students, with an expected 250 - 350 participants in attendance.

Trauma Melbourne 2008 will give Australia's leading researchers and clinicians a chance to learn more about current topics in trauma research and clinical management.  For more information click here

Early Bird Registration deadline: Before 5pm AEST* 1st September 2008