A Laureate Professorship has been bestowed on HMRI’s Information Based Medicine co-leader Rodney Scott in recognition of his remarkable research career in medical genetics
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Concussion shuts gate on riding career
Libby Hopwood remembers nothing of a fateful race fall in 2014 that caused a career-ending concussion.
Bequest to fund children’s fellowship
The Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) has received its largest gift in 20 years, a bequest from a Victorian woman whom they never met.
Asthma Drug Listed on PBS
An asthma drug that was once destined for the scrapheap has just been listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme after further trials proved its worth in a sub-group of patients.
Can sleep be secret to diabetes prevention?
A new project is hoping to unlock whether sleep is the missing link in healthy weight loss and Type 2 diabetes prevention
HMRI Board announces reappointment for Director Michael Nilsson
The Hunter Medical Research Institute Board has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Michael Nilsson as HMRI Director following the completion of his original five-year term.
Love meat too much to be vegetarian? Go ‘flexitarian’
Studies show health benefits associated with reducing meat intake including better weight management & lower blood pressure.
Funding boost for rectal cancer study
HMRI Cancer Research Program co-leader Professor Stephen Ackland has received $450,000 from Cancer Council NSW for a rectal cancer study
Stroke helmet to save imaging time
A timesaving diagnostic device called the Stroke Finder helmet is being trialled by HMRI stroke researchers for the first time
New study shows more time walking means less time in hospital
Study from the University of Newcastle reveals the impact increased walking has on hospitalisation.