Genes that were thought to be ‘non-functioning’ could now play a role in developing new cancer treatments
Author: Marlin Admin
Leader in dietetics honoured
Associate Professor Tracy Burrows has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow by the Dietitian’s Association of Australia (DAA).
Asthma rates reduced with tailored therapy
Researchers have confirmed that when a woman’s asthma medication is optimally controlled during pregnancy, the rate of asthma in her offspring is nearly halved.
The eyes have it in autism project
A hugely successful Gastronomic Lunch has raised over $100,000 to primarily support a project aiming to teach autistic children to look people in the eyes.
Putting breast cancer patients at the heart of treatment
Breast cancer patients will soon receive more precise and potentially life-saving radiation therapy thanks to a unique program being developed in conjunction with HMRI researchers.
Findings reveal under-reported groin pain in basketballers
An Australian study has revealed the rate of groin injuries among basketball players could be 10 times higher than previously reported, causing significant impact on player performance and quality of life.
Health professionals needed to help cancer patients quit smoking
Survey of oncologists highlights evidence-practice gap in smoking cessation care.
Funding boost for Indigenous Australians living with dementia
Laureate Professor Robert Sanson-Fisher has received more than $3 million in funding from the NHMRC to improve the outcomes of Indigenous Australians living with dementia.
New members welcomed to the Jennie Thomas family
A new generation of researchers have been welcomed with a warm Jennie Thomas hug with the recent awarding of the 2018 Jennie Thomas Funding
Funding success to improve health outcomes
Hunter researchers have been awarded more than $600,000 in NHMRC funding to support three Fellowships and a Postgraduate Scholarship aimed at improving health outcomes.
