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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/

12/01/2026

Strengthening access to emergency care in regional and remote Queensland 🛩️

EMF funding through Round 44 will support Ms Elizabeth Doran, Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland Section (RFDS), to evaluate the RFDS Medical Chest Service, which has been providing timely access to essential treatment in remote communities for more than 80 years. 🧰

This research will explore how the Medical Chest Service works in practice, how it is experienced by communities and clinicians, and the value it delivers, including potential economic benefits through avoided hospital presentations, retrievals and lost productivity.

By combining implementation science and health economics, the project will help build robust evidence to sustain, optimise and strengthen access to emergency care for people living in regional and remote Queensland. 🌏

This project is proudly funded through the EMF Queensland Research Program in partnership with Queensland Health , with additional support from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) through EMF’s Trauma Care Program. 🤝

07/01/2026

Have an idea to make emergency care safer, faster, or smarter?

✨ Round 45 of EMF’s Queensland Research Program opens 9 Feb 2026! ✨

From small pilot projects to multi-site studies, EMF grants support clinicians across Queensland, helping early-career researchers and established teams test new ideas, build collaborations, and improve patient care across urban EDs, retrieval services, and rural and remote hospitals.

Start planning now and be part of research that shapes the future of emergency care.

📅 See EMF's 2026 grants calendar here: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/research-grants-calendar/

The Queensland Research Program is supported by Queensland Health, and we thank them for their ongoing support.

06/01/2026

Supporting safer EDs through EMF-funded research 💙

Two research projects in Metro South Health EDs have been awarded Round 44 EMF grants to reduce occupational violence (OV) and support staff safety and wellbeing.

🔶 Immersive VR De-escalation Training - A/Prof Andrew Staib, EMF Leading Edge Grant

This study will test whether virtual reality training helps ED clinicians practise verbal de-escalation in a safe, realistic environment, improving confidence, learning and clinical decision-making, with the aim of reducing OV incidents and supporting better patient care.

🔷 Establishing Best Practice Standards for OV Response - Ms Katherine Ganzon, EMF Emerge Grant

Through a Delphi study, this project will develop consistent, evidence-based approaches for responding to patients identified as being at higher risk of violence, to provide clearer guidance for staff and support safer care.

📖 Read more via Metro South Health: https://www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/pa-hospital/new-clinician-led-research-to-improve-staff-safety-and-reduce-occupational-violence

📌 Learn more about our Round 44 grant recipients: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/round-44-grant-recipients/

📸 Photo Courtesy of Metro South Health. Featuring Emily Cooper, CJ Cabilan, Claire Ward, Katia Nones and Katherine Ganzon

05/01/2026

🎉 New research from Dr Akmez Latona!

This EMF-supported study is the first in Australasia to explore viscoelastic haemostatic assay (VHA) parameters in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) presenting to the ED with bleeding, comparing ROTEM, TEG, and conventional coagulation tests to see how ED transfusion decisions may differ depending on the test used.

📊 Key findings:

▪️ VHA use for CLD in Queensland Health EDs increased by 23.1% per year
▪️ VHA profiles were most often hypocoagulable, driven by reduced fibrin-based clot strength
▪️ Platform differences were evident, with coagulation factor deficiency reported more often with ROTEM than TEG
▪️ INR was often elevated on CCT while VHA clotting time remained normal, highlighting that many patients do not have coagulation factor deficiency

🚑 Importance for ED practice:

🔹 A normal clotting time on VHA may prevent unnecessary FFP administration for elevated INR
🔹 Current ED VHA algorithms may misclassify clot kinetics in CLD patients. Dr Latona’s future work will explore CLD-specific thresholds to better guide transfusion decisions.

📖 Read the full paper in Vox Sanguinis: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70167

Authors: Akmez Latona, Kate Hill, Lara Roberts, Katherine Stuart, James Winearls, Biswadev Mitra

West Moreton Health ISBT (International Society of Blood Transfusion)

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from EMF 🎉

As we step into 2026, we’re grateful to the clinicians, researchers, partners and funders who make emergency medicine research possible across Queensland.

Behind every research project is a community working towards better emergency care. 💚

Thank you for being part of that community. Here’s to another year of collaboration, learning and impact.

📌Take a look at our grants calendar for 2026 dates: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/research-grants-calendar/

25/12/2025

Season’s greetings from EMF 🎄

Thank you to everyone who has supported, delivered, and championed emergency medicine research this year 💚. Your commitment continues to make a real difference for patients and clinicians.

We look forward to what’s ahead in 2026 ✨

18/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re sharing our final EMF Research Newsletter of the year, highlighting recent funding outcomes, clinician-led research, and the people driving change in emergency care across Queensland. 🙌

In this edition, you’ll find:

▪️ Queensland Research Program Round 44 funded projects
🔸 The Powerful Pictures Study Q&A on culturally safe cardiac care
▫️ Reflections from Dr Siegfried Perez on completing a PhD
🔹 Highlights from ACEM ASM 2025
▪️ And more!

📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://app4.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1944718&a=111266&k=8C4APhZJs2ea_MTUaYkWLXZzBcyB4vZH8_qupcsF6KU

17/12/2025

Dr Siegfried Perez’s PhD, supported by EMF, tackled a crucial question: “Are we truly following best practices in our EDs, and how can we do better?” 💡

Using machine learning, data analysis, and his clinical expertise, he developed a framework to monitor emergency care in real time, helping save lives and guide clinicians’ decisions.

Reflecting on the journey, he says: “Progress, not perfection… sometimes your work crawls along, but you need to keep moving in the same direction.”

We’re proud to share his story and the impact of EMF-supported research. 🙌

📌 Read the full Q&A: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/dr-siegfried-perezs-phd-journey/

15/12/2025

14 Projects, $1 Million, Real Impact in Queensland EDs 📢

EMF’s Round 44 Queensland Research Program is awarding $1.09 million to 14 clinician-led projects transforming emergency care across Queensland.

From virtual reality tools and needle-free sedation for kids, to smarter asthma treatment and safer workplaces for ED staff, these projects are tackling real challenges that make a difference every day. 💡

🗨️ “Supporting practical, evidence-based solutions helps clinicians deliver safer, more effective care for children and families across Queensland,” shared Dr Kim Hansen, EMF Board Director.

These studies are just getting started, but their potential to improve patient care and staff safety is already clear. 👏

Supported by the Queensland Government through Queensland Health, with additional funding from Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) for one study through EMF's Trauma Care Program.

📖 Read the full article and see all Round 44 funded projects: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/round-44-grant-recipients/

11/12/2025

Driving Better Diagnostics in Emergency Care 🏥

A/Prof Colin Banks, Emergency Physician at Townsville University Hospital, is leading SPEED-ED, a multi-centre study funded through EMF’s Project Grant scheme.

The project builds on prior research demonstrating that higher D-dimer thresholds for low-risk patients can reduce the need for CT pulmonary angiography. 📊

SPEED-ED is now evaluating this approach across multiple Queensland EDs to determine whether it can safely rule out PE without imaging, thereby reducing radiation exposure, improving ED flow, and easing pressure on diagnostic resources.

We were fortunate to see A/Prof Banks present updates on this work at ACEM ASM 2025, highlighting how evidence-based diagnostics can support safer, faster care for patients. 👏

Interested in an EMF Project Grant?

🔹 Up to $300,000 over three years
🔹 Supports multi-site, collaborative research
🔹 Ideal for projects aiming to influence practice or leverage further funding
🔹 Questions? info@emfoundation.org.au

📌 For more information about Project Grants: https://emergencyfoundation.org.au/jumpstart-leading-edge-and-project-grants/

The Queensland Research Program is funded through Queensland Health.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

10/12/2025

Award-winning research in prehospital care! 🏆

Dr Scott Farenden, LifeFlight Registrar and Emergency Specialist, recently won an award for his poster at the Australia & Aotearoa Trauma, Pre-Hospital & Retrieval Medicine Conference. 🎉

This EMF-funded research investigates low blood pressure (hypotension) after prehospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) in patients with isolated traumatic brain injury. It is helping to identify who are most at risk and provide insights to guide safer resuscitation practices before patients reach hospital.

This project is a great example of how EMF supports clinician-led research that makes a real difference in emergency care. 👏

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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/