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Wennie Dai

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Wennie joined the Injury Division of The George Institute for Global Health in February 2017 as a research assistant.

Her main roles are to recruit participants and conduct 12-month follow-up assessments for the PlaTFORM Study – a trial of an individualised exercise program to increase physical function and reduce falls in older adults with vision impairment. Previously, Wennie has delivered exercise programs and provided dietary advice and counselling to older adults in her dual role as a clinical dietitian and trainer. Wennie has an undergraduate in Exercise and Sport Science, and has completed her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney.

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Designing and delivering high-quality clinical and community trials.

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Our podcast ‘The Scan’ offers insightful perspectives from expert on key health topics. Hear in-depth discussions between field leaders and expand your knowledge of research innovations and emerging trends shaping the future of global health.

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Explore a range of events aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving progress in global health. These events provide opportunities to hear from experts, engage with key researchers, and deepen your understanding of various health challenges. From seminars and talks to collaborative forums, explore upcoming events and find details on how to get involved.

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Tackling the world’s biggest health challenges At The George Institute, we believe everyone has the right to live a healthy life. Our research finds solutions to the world’s biggest health challenges, striving to make that right a reality for all. We work with partners and communities across the world to conduct rigorous, high-quality research to make a real difference to people’s health, particularly those facing the most barriers, advancing our vision of global health equity. Researchers from The George Institute testing blood sugar during the Impact Diabetes project See our impact in actionExplore stories that highlight the life-changing impact of our work - improving care, access, and delivering innovative solutions. View our impact stories The George Institute Research Strategy 2030OUR research STRATEGYBetter treatments, better care, healthier societies Our Strategy 2030 focuses on equity, resilience, and impact. Guided by this vision, our research tackles criti

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At The George Institute, our areas of research address some of the world’s biggest health challenges, focusing on areas like women’s health, planetary health, and food policy. Each program is designed to tackle specific health concerns through targeted research initiatives that aim to improve prevention, detection, and care. By focusing on these key areas, we work to deliver practical solutions that enhance health outcomes globally. Brain healthAdvancing research to prevent, detect, and manage brain-related diseases, improving care and quality of life for people globally. Learn more CancerEnsuring everyone globally has the opportunity to fight cancer by actively working to remove barriers and create sustainable solutions. Learn more Cardiovascular healthTargeting the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Learn more Critical careResearch focused on every aspect of critical illness manag

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