Professor Jacqueline Close

Current NHMRC Grants

1. Close JCT, Harvey LA, Harris IA, Mitchell R. Identifying and addressing unwarranted clinical variation in hip fracture care to improve health outcomes. 2019-2023, $799,254. NHMRC Project Grant 1164680

2. Delbaere K, Lord S, Clemson L, Close JCT, Howard K. Engaging and supporting older people in fall prevention in the community: International Implementation Study. 2018-2023, $3,437,184. NHMRC Partnership Project 1151934

3. Cross-comparison, validation and performance of computerised neuropsychological assessment devices in the evaluation of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. 2017-2020. NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research 1135908 Role - AI

4. Delbaere K, Clemson L, Close JCT, Zijlstra R. Evaluating “Standing Tall” – an engaging home-based exercise program using mobile technology for maximizing long-term adherence and preventing falls in older people: randomized controlled trial. 2015-2018, $763,511. NHMRC Project Grant 1084739

5. Close J, Kurrle S, Taylor M. NHMRC Partnership Centres for Better Health: Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. 2015-18, $472,118.

6. Close JCT, Clemson L, Sherrington C, Kurrle S, Hill K. Preventing Falls in Older People with Dementia. 2014-2018, $1,295,000. NHMRC Project Grant 1060191

Current Non-NHMRC Grants

1. Brodie M, Delbaere K, Canning C, Lovell N, Lord S, Lung T, Fung V, Reeves J, Close J, Schreier G, Henderson E, Latt M and Carroll V. StandingTall-PD. An engaging neuro-rehabilitation program using eHealth technologies to reduce step-time variability, prevent freezing of gait and falls, and enhance independence in people with Parkinson’s disease: a placebo randomized controlled trial. Michael J Fox Foundation $700,000 Start date Jan 2019.

2. Allen N, Canning C, Sherrington C, Clemson L. Integrate: a tailored and multifactorial program for safe mobility in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsons NSW, $99,972. Role AI. Start date 2018.

3. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. Funding toward Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Commonwealth Government of Australia $300,000. Work ongoing.

4. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. Funding toward Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry South Australia Health - $125,000. Work ongoing.

5. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. Funding toward Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation - $125,000. Work ongoing.

6. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. Funding toward Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Queensland Health - $125,000. Work ongoing.

7. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. Funding toward Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry WA Health - $50,000. Work ongoing.

8. JCT Close, IA Harris, E Armstrong. AMGEN award for Australian New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry. $150,000. Work ongoing.

9. N Allen, C Canning, L Clemson, C Sherrington, S Lewis, J Close, S Lord, S Paul. One size does not fit all: the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored and multifactorial fall prevention program for people with Parkinson’s disease, Ageing in Place Seeding Grant, Uni Sydney, $19,973. Start date Sept 17.

10. L Harvey, JCT Close, I Harris, R Mitchell, I Cameron, P Sarrami. Using linked data to evaluate and improve hip fracture care. NSW Health - Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) Partnership Research Funding. $63,576 Start date June 17.

11. JCT Close, P Crowe, M Bennett, C Norris, M Taylor, L Harvey. Care of Older People in Surgery. NSW Ministry of Health Translational Research Grant. $370,840. Start date: Sept 16.

12. JCT Close. Better care costs less – a shared care approach to older surgical patients. South East Sydney Innovation Grant. $150,000. Start date: July 16.