Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation celebrates 10 years of helping veterans at Greenslopes Private Hospital

TEN years in and the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation continues to research health problems facing war veterans from across generations.

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FOR 10 years, the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation has taken a leading role in identifying the health issues of war veterans.

As the foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, chief executive Miriam Dwyer said research into genetic predisposition for post traumatic stress disorder had been the foundation’s key work.

So far more than 200 veterans have been physically examined and interviewed for the $1.75 million project.

Last month, the foundation signed up its 250th veteran.

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Ms Dwyer said research had focused on Vietnam veterans, with the res­ults to benefit the veterans of Afghanistan and future conflicts.

The foundation’s efforts to improve health had strong support from RSL Queensland, Greenslopes Private Hospital, QUT and the University of Queensland.

“They have been amazing — they have absolutely ­embraced our research,” she said. “We have had a backlog of people wanting to take part.”

Ms Dwyer said given Greenslopes Private Hospital was opened in 1942 to treat injured World War II soldiers, the foundation was proud to continue the hospital’s links to veterans.

“The foundation was est­ablished to address the medical issues of importance,” she said.

For further details, visit www.gallipoliresearch.com.au