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To celebrate the festive season, each of our researchers has given us a recipe reflecting their cultural heritage. Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka shares Kiribath, a traditional Sri Lankan rice dish. Ingredients 600g brown rice or white rice 4 cups of water a dash of salt 5 cup coconut milk Method First wash the rice & place in […]

Now in its third year, the Spring for Research Annual Appeal raised over $19,000. All Clubs were actively encouraged to support this appeal and help Lions Medical Research Foundation achieve fundraising targets. Funds raised for medical research improve the quality of life for present and future generations, and of course assist current and future researchers.  […]

The Summer 2017-2018 edition of Foundation Line is now available. In this edition we hear from Dr Robyn Rodwell, a former Lions Medical Research Foundation Fellow, and Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka, one of our current Fellows. We have an update from our new Chairman, Allan Turner and a farewell from our former Chairman, Austin (Aussie) Lanphier. […]

At a recent meeting, the Board of Directors of Lions Medical Research Foundation voted, by majority, to suspend the 2017-2018 Lions Medical Research Personality Quest.  The Quest has been the most significant event on the Foundation’s fundraising program since 1969 when it was first introduced to the Lions Clubs of Queensland and Northern New South […]

Dr Robyn Rodwell – A Past Recipient of the Lions Medical Research Fellowship Grant Director/Scientific Director Queensland Cord Blood Bank at The Mater, Chair of AusCord the National Cord Blood Collection and Banking Network Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Queensland University […]

Lions Medical Research Foundation held its AGM on Sunday 12 November at UQCCR, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. New Directors were elected, and departing Directors thanked. Presentations were made to departing Company Treasurer, Robert Dove Q1 and departing Chairman Austin Lanphier Q2.  Les Crossman Q4 and Roxanne Scott Q1 both stepped down from the Board. […]

Lions Medical Research Foundation’s Annual Appeal – SPRING FOR RESEARCH – is drawing to a close and we ask you all to step into spring and make it the season to assist the Foundation to achieve its fundraising goals. Lions Medical Research Foundation is a community based, not for profit organisation committed to raising funds […]

Parkinson’s Disease Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka PhD Current Lions Medical Research Fellow Thank you once again for awarding the prestigious Lions Medical Research Fellowship. It has been a rewarding experience since the commencement of the fellowship in February 2013. This fellowship has allowed establishment of a clinical research program primarily focused on Parkinson’s disease within the […]

Lions Club of Cairns Barrier Reef held a fundraiser in support of Lions Medical Research Foundation on Saturday 9 September. The club promised a great afternoon of Fact, Fashion, Fun and Food and they delivered!! Dr Carlos Salomon, one of 3 researchers currently funded by the Foundation was invited as guest speaker and his presentation was […]

With another Magnetic Island to Townsville swim behind him, David Forde from Lions Club of Kuraby has yet again raised much needed funds for Lions Medical Research Foundation. With support from his club, Brisbane Diagnostics, community, colleagues and Logan Council, David raised $6,970 in support of the pioneering research that the Foundation supports. Many thanks David […]