Stroke Foundation
Yimei Zhao is a dedicated research assistant at The University of Queensland, contributing to studies on dopaminergic neuron degeneration in Parkinson's disease under Dr. Oliver Rawashdeh. Yimei has also participated as a Winter Research Scholar, performing a narrative review on AI applications for predicting COPD exacerbations with Professor Ian Yang and Dr. Teerapong Leelanupab. As a peer note taker in the Diversity, Disability, and Inclusion Service, Yimei supports students with disabilities in physiology and pharmacology. Currently, Yimei is on a health placement at The Prince Charles Hospital Northside Clinical Unit, working with Associate Professor Isuru Ranasinghe on a systematic review of hospitalization outcomes in rural Australians. Previously, Yimei collaborated on a public health digital health promotion project at Monash University and served as a medical intern at Belmore Medical Centre. Yimei is pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science at The University of Queensland, expected to complete in November 2024.
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Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia and we work to: - Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles. - Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability. - Improve life after stroke for survivors. - Encourage and facilitate stroke research. - Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke. - Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission. Our vision - A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke. Our mission - Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery. Our Values - Courage. Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Leadership.