The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has approved a prestigious fellowship for CQU scholar, Dr Pam McGrath.

The fellowship recognises Dr McGrath’s pioneering work in qualitative research methods. It will extend her innovative research program that explores the human experience of serious illness.

Dr McGrath is due to present a public seminar on ‘Research findings on communication issues from a regional hospital’ from 5.30pm-6.30pm on Wednesday, October 26, at Rockhampton’s Mater Hospital. She will discuss innovative new directions in health research that explore the connection between professional communication processes and ethical decision-making. Details are available via Kay Wolfs on 4930 6568.

Over the last decade Dr McGrath has provided leadership in the use of qualitative research demonstrating that findings can be used to make a difference for patients and their families.

Recipient Dr Pam McGrath of Central Queensland University’s School of Nursing & Health Studies, said the Research Fellowship of $517,500 over five years will translate into further outcomes that will make a difference “at the coalface” for consumers of health services.

Dr McGrath is based in Brisbane and will visit Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday, October 12) in her capacity as Australian Chapter chairperson for the International Research Promotion Council (IRPC) and as a previous IRPC Eminent Scientist of the Year (1999).