Construction of the new Hunter Medical Research Institute building will reach a significant stage today with the pouring of the ground floor slab.
Author: Marlin Admin
Hunter researchers’ melanoma breakthrough
Hunter researchers have made a new discovery with the potential to explain why melanomas do not respond to traditional chemotherapy treatments.
Internationally acclaimed researcher to take up HMRI helm
Following an international search, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Chairman, Bob Kennedy today announced the appointment of Professor Michael Nilsson as the next Director of HMRI.
Simple blood test to detect respiratory disease
In a world-first study, Hunter researchers have found that respiratory diseases could soon be diagnosed through a simple blood test.
Parents targeted to tackle childhood obesity
Latest research shows changing the eating attitudes of parents rather than children is the key to combating childhood obesity.
Society needs to prepare now for ageing
A ground-breaking report released today highlights the wide range of health care needs affecting older women and warns that individuals, communities, and health care systems need to be prepared for major health and social changes associated with ageing.
Scone dairy farmer loses more than 4kgs in Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids
Running his own dairy farm keeps Scone father Nick Hinde busy most days but taking part in Healthy Dads Healthy Kids has not only left him more than 4kgs lighter but has also increased the amount of time he spends exercising and with his children.
Local Leader Recognised
Congratulations to HMRI and University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Philip Morgan, who was awarded the 2011 Leadership Award, presented by the University of Newcastle and FordComm.
HMRI shows it means business at Chamber awards
HMRI Director Maree Gleeson OAM has been named Hunter Business Chamber’s Business Person of the Yea
Breakthrough research holds clues about MS cause
In one of the largest human genetic studies ever undertaken, scientists have identified the major common genetic variants that contribute to the cause of the devastating neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS).
