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1. KOLLING CONNECTION
Newsletter | May 2012
KOLLING MOTHER & BABY
Every year in Australia an estimated 23 mothers die Adverse infant outcomes are also associated with
during pregnancy or childbirth, 4,900 suffer a life- diabetes, reduced immunity and susceptibility
threatening morbidity, 19,000 suffer pre-eclampsia and to infection, asthma, cancer, cerebral palsy and
31,350 an obstetric haemorrhage. neurological dysfunction.
For infants, 22,000 are born preterm, 14,300 are “I’m passionate about making a difference and creating
growth restricted, more than 7,000 are admitted to ‘healthy pregnancy and birth’ for more women in the
neonatal intensive care and there are approximately future. Medical research is the instrument by which this
2,300 perinatal deaths. will happen,” explains Professor Morris.
This is why Professor Jonathan Morris, Director at the Professor Morris will be presenting highlights of
Kolling Institute of Medical Research, has dedicated his research at the inaugural Kolling Knowledge (KK)
career to driving research that can be applied as soon Health Forum on 8th May 2012. He will be joined by
as possible to mothers and babies. renowned physician Dr. John D’Arcy, Channel 9’s Dr
Ric Gordon and a patient ambassador.
“Sadly there are so many women for whom pregnancy
is not the joyous event so desired. Our vision at the KK is free to attend however places are limited. Register
Kolling is for a world with better healthcare,” says now by email knowledge@kolling.com.au or phone
Professor Morris. 9926 4904.
A NEW SERIES OF FREE HEALTH FORUMS
commences ON 8TH MAY
2012
SEE OVER FOR DETAILS
& HOW TO BOOK EARLY
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2. FROM THE CEO
RNSH, the Kolling Institute of Medical Research is the
oldest medical research institute in NSW and houses
the largest and most comprehensive tumour bank in
the state. Our focus is to bring knowledge from the
bench top to the bedside by translating laboratory
discoveries into improved patient care.
Researchers at the Kolling Institute have been at the
forefront of health and medical research discovery in
areas such as pregnancy and childbirth, cancer and
genetics, kidney and heart disease, bone and joint
diseases, pain and neurological disorders and tissue
regeneration.
Welcome to the Kolling Foundation’s new look The Kolling Foundation must raise much needed funds
newsletter. Since joining the Foundation in November so our scientists can find new ways to treat, manage
last year I’m constantly amazed at the fantastic and prevent disease.
work conducted by our scientists. Now that our
collaboration of more than 200 researchers is housed With your help we’ll continue to improve healthcare
in the new innovative research building at Royal North now and in the future.
Shore Hospital (RNSH), we are sharing ideas, plans and
vital resources. Thank you for your support.
Medical research is vital to improve healthcare in the Helen Connealy
community and our quality of life. Established in 1920 CEO, Kolling Foundation
as a joint venture between the University of Sydney and
KOLLING NEWS
Thanks to Professor Robert Baxter
The Kolling Foundation is very grateful to Professor
Robert Baxter for his contribution as Board Director
during his tenure as Institute Director of the Kolling
Institute. Professor Baxter resigned these positions in
January 2012 to spend more time on Kolling cancer
research. Professor Baxter is one of the most highly
cited researchers from the University of Sydney and
will be presenting at the Kolling Knowledge Cancer
event on 15th May.
OAM for Kolling Researcher
Kolling Cancer researcher Professor Stephen Clarke
was recently awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of
Australia in the General Division for service to medicine
in the disciplines of Oncology and Pharmacology.
He is Professor of Oncology at Northern Clinical
School, University of Sydney, Head of the Bill Walsh
Laboratories at Kolling and sits on the Kolling
Foundation Cancer Committee. Professor Clarke
specialises in colon and lung cancer and his experience
as both a researcher and clinician ensures that patients
on Royal North Shore campus will benefit much earlier
from the results of Kolling research.
2 MAY 2012

3. kolling knowledge HEALTH FORUMS
1. Healthy Pregnancy 6. Age Well
and Birth and Stay Young
Tuesday 8th May Tuesday 7th August
2. IMPROVING CANCER CARE 7. Stroke prevention
Tuesday 15th May Wednesday 22nd August
3. DIABETES DIAGNOSIS 8. LIFE AFTER BIRTH
Tuesday 12th June Tuesday 4th September
4. OSTEOARTHRITIS 9. Breast AND
BEST TREATMENT OVARIAN Cancer
Tuesday 19th June Tuesday 9th October
5. Improving 10. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Pain Tuesday 16th October
Thursday 26th July
Hear from medical experts on
a range of important topics
as Kolling shares health and
research insights.
Registration is FREE but
essential as places are limited.
2012
To register email
knowledge@kolling.com.au
or phone 9926 4904
Registration & refreshments: 5.30pm - 6.10pm
Event time: 6.10pm - 7.20pm
Venue: Level 5, Kolling Building, Reserve Road
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards
3 MAY 2012

4. KOLLING CANCER 60 SECONDS
Kolling Cancer Appeal
With volunteer
Helping All Cancer Researchers
Judy Agusti
More than 12% of cancer patients in NSW are seen on campus at Royal North
Shore and the Kolling is committed to doing more for these patients. By
launching a $1.5 million Kolling Cancer Appeal we will build vital resources for
all Kolling cancer researchers whose aim is to improve treatments.
With strong experience in endocrine cancers such as breast, ovarian and
thyroid, the Kolling is celebrating 20 years since the start of the Tumour Bank,
now the largest and most comprehensive bank of its kind in NSW.
Working with patients and surgeons at both the public and private hospitals,
the Kolling houses more than 40,000 tumour samples stored in highly
advanced cooling systems. Each sample can be used on up to five research
programs and future samples can be used for more personalised medicine,
ensuring new treatments are tested on the individual sample before the patient.
The Kolling is committed to widen its tumour collection and include the top
killing cancers such as lung and colon.
In addition to the Tumour Bank, the Kolling has key core genomics facilities
which all researchers share and Prof. Robert Baxter has already had great Why do you volunteer
success with grants from the University of Sydney and NHMRC for exciting new at Kolling?
technology to measure proteins and improve diagnosis. However we require A lot of my family have been
further funding for expert staff for both the Tumour Bank and the Proteomics affected by serious illness and
Centre. it’s a small contribution that I
can make - to give something
By supporting the Kolling Cancer Appeal you will help us discover more about back to the community.
individual cancers so we can apply this knowledge to individual patients and
improve diagnosis and teatment.
Best part of volunteering?
If you would like to donate to the Kolling Cancer Appeal visit The company and being
www.kolling.com.au or call 02 9926 4904. involved. Also being able to
physically do something that
helps a great cause like funding
medical research.
Many thanks to the Dwyer family (pictured with Prof. Nick Pavlakis, centre) for making
a major donation to the Kolling Cancer Appeal in memory of Merilyn Dwyer.
What inspires you?
Dedication to a cause and
people who work hard to do
good things for others.
What’s your greatest passion?
My family, which is part of
the reason why I volunteer at
Kolling.
Best piece of advice you’ve
been given?
Don’t allow failure to slow you
down and keep fighting for what
you want in life.
4 MAY 2012

5. KOLLING BONE & JOINT
In Memory of Professor He held continuous NHMRC grants for the past 15
years and had over 350 publications in peer-reviewed
Philip Neil Sambrook OAM journals including many landmark papers and invited
editorials in the New England Journal of Medicine and
When Philip lost his battle for life on March 31st 2012 The Lancet. He appeared regularly as a spokesperson
he left a great legacy to the world - vital knowledge for osteoporosis treatment and research in television
into causes and treatments for osteoporosis and reports and served on editorial boards and national
osteoarthritis. and international committees to raise awareness of
the importance of osteoporosis and rheumatology
“My passion is improved patient care for research.
sufferers of bone and joint disease. We
can only do that by constantly pushing the Remember him positively and as he advised, live a life
barriers to research.” of no regrets. For those of us left behind we should
Professor Philip Neil Sambrook OAM heed his advice and continue his cause to push those
frontiers for bone and joint research.
He meant so much to so many people. He
championed numerous students and researchers to By Professor Lyn March
take up the challenge of bone and joint research. Many
of us owe him a great deal of gratitude for his guidance To donate to Kolling Bone & Joint Research in memory
and mentorship and would not be where we are today of Professor Philip Sambrook visit www.kolling.com.au
without his commitment and support. Patients knew or phone 02 9926 4904.
him as a kind, empathic, thoughtful doctor providing
expert care. His family and friends knew him as a loyal Professor Sambrook at Mount Kilimanjaro
and fun loving man with so much to give to all.
Philip came to the Royal North Shore Hospital in
1996 as Professor and Head of the Department of
Rheumatology. He held the prestigious position of
Florance and Cope Professor of Rheumatology at
Royal North Shore Hospital until his death. He held
the Chair of the Institute of Bone and Joint Research
(IBJR) from its inception in 1998 until May 2011. He was
instrumental in incorporating IBJR with the Kolling in
2005. He was awarded on OAM for his services to the
broader community through significant contributions
to osteoporosis and rheumatology research in 2008
and a Distinguished Service Medal for his contributions
to the IBJR at the Kolling in October 2011.
City to Surf 2012 - Go Gold for Charity This Year!
The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac aims to If you’re interested in applying for a golden ticket, you
raise much needed funds for charity. In 2011 the City2Surf need to tell us why supporting the Kolling is so important
introduced a special ‘gold charity entry’, perfect for those to you and commit to fundraise a minimum of $750
who like to make fundraising the focus of their event ($250 of which needs to be deposited in the first two
experience. Similar to other famous runs like the London weeks to cover entry fee).
Marathon, these entries are strictly limited.
But hurry as places are limited. If we select you as one
Choose the Kolling Foundation as your charity and on the of our Gold Entry runners your special race pack will be
day you’ll get to line up in your own designated Gold Charity available for collection from the exclusive Gold Charity
start group with unique gold bibs, behind the Sun-Herald booth at the City2Surf Event Expo. Email your interest to
(Red) elite group and in front of Green starters in Park Street. foundation@kolling.com.au
5 MAY 2012

6. Dural High Tea a Success for Quilters
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in February, known tireless fundraiser for cancer research. Viive was
Cherrybrook Quilters Inc. successfully held a High delighted to be presented with a cheque for $5000,
Tea to raise money for the Kolling in recognition of proceeds from a wonderful occasion.
fellow quilter and researcher Viive Howell. The food
involved lots of delicious sweet and savoury recipes Many thanks to the committee: Janice Pearson,
to be trialed, not an unpleasant task! The venue, Margaret Goldman, Karen Matthews, Lorraine Grant,
a magnificent property in Dural, was the home of Val Richardson, Rosemary Walker and Sue Olma.
president Janice Pearson and the perfect setting for
Raffle quilt “Tea Time” made for the High Tea with winner of
outdoor elegance.
the quilt Margaret-Anne Hayes (left) and the quiltmaker (also
event organiser) Margaret Goldman (right).
The “goody bags” were made by Janice and her
sister Margaret Goldman and filled with lots of little
treats donated by members including quilted coffee
mats that members made for the occasion and scrap
fabric bundles that any quilter would be excited to
receive. Ladies from “Cavalcade of Fashion” presented
informative and entertaining stories on the History of
Fashion.
Finally, the pièce de résistance was a beautiful quilt
hand appliqued by Margaret Goldman, machine
quilted by Sue Olma and bound by Fay Mullan which
was raffled and won by Margaret-Anne Hayes, a well
Kick for Kolling Fundraiser
Embrace the soccer season with some penalty Andy ‘Harps’ Harper - Kick
practice and Kick for Kolling. for Kolling Ambassador,
former Australian national
league player, author
The Kolling Foundation is launching a fundraising
and high profile media
initiative in partnership with soccer clubs around NSW. commentator.
It’s a fun way to get your local soccer club involved in
a great cause. Clubs are encouraged to pick a day in
May or June to hold a penalty shoot out. Participants
can be grouped into various categories, such as age
or gender, with each participant shooting 10 penalties.
Top shooters then go into dead heat penalty rounds.
The winners from each category will get a certificate
and prize presented by Kick for Kolling ambassador and
former Australian national league soccer player Andy
‘Harps’ Harper.
Each participant can create their own online
fundraising page to collect donations and messages of
encouragement from family and friends. This makes
fundraising easy and fun.
All funds raised will go directly to support vital medical
research at the Kolling.
If you’d like your soccer club to get involved please
phone 02 9926 4904 or register at
www.everydayhero.com.au/event/kickforkolling2012
6 MAY 2012

7. KOLLING MOTHER & BABY
Motherhood the Musical
Congratulations to the organisers and supporters of
last year’s Motherhood the Musical which was held
at Glen Street Theatre, Belrose and raised funds for
medical research at Kolling Mother & Baby.
Supporters included Superfresh, Crow’s Nest and
AboutLife Catering.
Prizes were donated from Drs Michelle Chen and
Steven Tan, Quay Grand Suites, Winnings, Berowra
Waters Inn, Endota Spa, Captain Cook Dinner
Cruise, Coast Roof Top Bar, Ad Lib Bistro, Shack,
Angel Restaurant, Jodie McGregor Flowers, Mrs Top
Restaurant, Burlington Bar and Dining, Public Dining
Room, Maternal Bliss and Nestle.
Thanks to the staff of Glen St Theatre for their
wonderful organisation.
You can help improve the health of
mothers and their babies
by donating to Kolling Mother & Baby.
Visit www.kolling.com.au
or phone 02 9926 4904
The Entertainment Book is a local restaurant and activity
guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% off and 2-for-1
offers from fine restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities and
accommodation.
The Kolling Foundation is delighted to offer Entertainment
Books online and your purchase of this great value book will
ensure that 20% of the cost of each book is donated back to
research at Kolling.
To purchase your book visit :
www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2091w31
7 MAY 2012

8. “thank you”
TO ALL OUR DONORS
Kolling Foundation donations over $1,000
Kolling Knowledge Supporters
Organisations
AON Charitable Foundation
Macquarie Group Foundation
Macquarie Group Limited
North Shore Private Hospital
Major Donors
Joanna Agostino
Gregory Blainey
Caroline Everitt
Correll Fawcett
Jessica Hore
Krystyna & Gabriel Pazdzior
Martin Richardson
Donations in memory of the following people: In partnership with
Peter Brennan
Joe Gritching
Robert Luscombe
Peter Nam
Cliff Neville
Lech Pazdzior
Design by Felicity Coonan
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Kolling Cancer Kolling Heart
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8 MAY 2012