An Australian Rotary Health Ian Scott Fellowship Recipient
Julia R Ellis PhD, BSc (Hons) received an Australian Rotary Health Ian Scott Fellowship for Mental Illness Research in 2007.
Dr Ellis' research examined the relationship between the brain's nicotinic receptors - proteins that can affect cognitive processes such as attention and memory - and cognitive function in early Alzheimer's disease.
Dr Ellis was awarded her PhD degree at Monash University in December 2008. She writes:
"This would not have been possible without the financial support and numerous opportunities available to me as an Ian Scott Fellow during my PhD candidature. I would like to thank Australian Rotary Health for its wonderful work. I would also like to acknowledge the generous contributions and ongoing support of Rotarians from Rotary Clubs all around Australia."
"In the last four years I have been fortunate to witness first-hand the growth of Australian Rotary Health, particularly its exposure in the medical science community. I have acknowledged the support of the Fund in journal publications on my research. I hope this helps to spread the word about this important research organisation."
"I am working as a Clinical Research Associate with the International Centre for Therapeutic Research at Servier Laboratories, a French pharmaceutical company. I am working on a clinical trial in Alzheimer's disease and I am really enjoying the work. Next week I leave for Paris where I will attend trial-related meetings and three weeks of intensive training provided to all new research associates."
Australian Rotary Health congratulates Dr Ellis on attaining her PhD and her continuing research on Alzheimer's disease.
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