Cancer affects around 88,000 Australians each year. One in three Australian men and one in four women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 75.
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NBN “Medical Marvels” Series – Depression research
One in five Australians will experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives. Many will also experience problems with the use of alcohol, cigarettes or illegal drugs. For years treatment did not address the link between these two condition
NBN “Medical Marvels” Series – Stroke recovery
Stroke affects 53,000 Australians each year and is the biggest cause of adult disability.
Gastronomic effort for children’s research
Newcastle Foreshore’s top chefs combined their talents on Sunday, June 14, for the foodies’ event of the year.
Hunter researchers contribute to MS discovery
Hunter researchers have contributed to the discovery of two genes linked to the development of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
People; our brick and mortar – recognising Geoff Leonard AM
As Inaugural Chair of the newly formed Hunter Medical Research Institute, Geoff Leonard wrote in his first annual report message about the importance of building a research facility in the Hunter.
New lead for researchers in the race against stroke
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Stroke Research Group has a new lead in the race against stroke with funding to develop a ‘tissue clock’ that could overturn the time barrier to treatment.
HMRI Building designed to advance research and health
The Hunter Medical Research Institute’s (HMRI) world class research facility is taking shape, with plans available for public exhibition from the NSW Department of Planning from Monday October 12.
HMRI announces Hunter’s top researchers
The HMRI Award for Research Excellence, supported by the Sparke Helmore / NBN Television Triathlon, recognises the Hunter’s leading researcher. This year’s recipient is stroke researcher Associate Professor Chris Levi from Hunter New England Health.
Partnership to xTEND rural depression research
A major new research partnership was announced at an event today in Newcastle will examine ways to minimise the risk factors for male suicide in rural communities.
