Thursday 12th April was a landmark day for research into cystic fibrosis (CF) in South Australia with the official opening of the Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory. The new laboratory will facilitate the cutting edge research into cystic fibrosis that is already underway in South Australia.
The Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory and the Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation Breathing Space were opened by the Honourable Tanya Plibersek, Federal Minister for Health together with the Honourable John Hill, South Australian Minister for Health and Ageing. David Coluccio and Greg Oke, current Board Directors of the Cure4CF Foundation, were present at the opening, along with special guests Ray Scott and Zena Winser from the Scott Group of Companies and Nigel Smart of Variety - the Children's Charity.
The new facility includes a respiratory assessment service for lung illnesses and a gene therapy laboratory to research a cure for cystic fibrosis. A key component is the pulmonary function laboratory which features negative pressure rooms enabling clinicians to provide the gold standard in CF spirometry testing,
The Foundation would like to acknowledge the incredibly generous support of the Scott Group of Companies, whose donation of $500,000 was instrumental in the development of the laboratory. We would also like to thank Variety - the Children's Charity for their significant contribution, and all of the supporters and donors who have helped to make the Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory a reality. It is a great step forward as we work towards finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease.
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| The official unveiling by the Honourable Tanya Plibersek, Federal Minister for Health and the Honourable John Hill, South Australian Minister for Health and Ageing |
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| At the Launch. L-R: Greg Oke (Cure4CF Foundation), Nicholas Begakis (WCH Foundation), Zena Winser (Scott Group), Ray Scott (Scott Group), Dr David Parsons (WCH), Sam Tolley (WCH Foundation) |
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| David Coluccio (Cure4CF Foundation), Nigel Smart (Variety SA) and Dr David Parsons (WCH) with an Ultracentrifuge funded by Variety - the Children's Charity in the new Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory |
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| Interior of the Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory |
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| Interior of the Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory |
With thanks to the Community Engagement & Media team from the Women's and Children's Health Network for providing the photos.
The lab looks fabulous, well done to everyone in setting it up. Can't wait to hear about the great work that comes from this facility.
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