US drug company Merck has announced a $502 million acquisition of Viralytics, a virotherapy firm supported by HMRI and the University of Newcastle.
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Fellowship for better nutrition and breathing
The Hunter Children’s Research Foundation has awarded its first Early-Career Research Fellowship for better nutrition and better breathing.
Beetroot juice being trialled as cardio aid
A new cardiac clinical trial will examine the benefits of beetroot juice on exercise performance among obese people.
Virtual biobank aiding cancer quest
The world’s first virtual biobank platform to host 3D copies of human cancer tissues has been developed at the HMRI Building.
New chapter for mental health education
A new teaching resource for mental health students weaves together the experiences of both practitioner and patient.
Linking young adults to healthy eating
Funding from nib foundation will be used to develop an innovative web platform that delivers personalised nutrition advice to young adults.
Australia Day gong for esteemed researcher
Laureate Professor Nick Talley has been bestowed a Companion in the Order of Australia (AC) in the Australia Day honours list.
Starting the end-of-life conversation
New research shows that only 7% of cancer patients are discussing their end-of-life care preferences with their doctor.
Future funding to advance stroke therapy
Conjoint Professor Chris Levi has received $577,000 from the Medical Research Future Fund to support his clot-busting stroke trial.
Talley tops tally for research citation
Google Scholar has confirmed that Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley from HMRI’S VIVA program is Australia’s most cited academic.