A record total of $92,000 in grants and prizes was announced at the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) annual awards last night – more than double last year’s amount.
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Aspirin halves cancer rates in people with hereditary risk
HMRI researcher Professor Rodney Scott, from the University of Newcastle*, is part of an international team that has finally proven that taking a regular low dose of aspirin halves the long-term risk of cancer.
HMRI Award Night fuels the fight against disease
The medical research battle against diseases and disorders as diverse as melanoma, breast cancer, stroke, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, obesity, mental illness – even snakebites – received a major boost last night when the Hunter Medical Research Institute staged its annual awards.
Jennifer Hawkins, Cliff Hosking named as HCRF patrons
Australian fashion icon Jennifer Hawkins and retired paediatrician (turned artist) Dr Cliff Hosking were today announced as dual Patrons of the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF).
‘Healing’ capsule sealing fosters healthy respect
Members of Newcastle’s Awabakal community, young researchers and representatives of the region’s health services came together this morning for the official sealing of the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s ‘Healing’ time capsule.
Jets and HMRI get physical at SCORES launch
The goal of improving children’s physical activity moved a step closer to reality today when the Newcastle Jets and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) officially launched the SCORES project at Mayfield East Public School.
Farewells and honour for Professor Maree Gleeson
A Thank You dinner held at the Newcastle Club on December 8 marked the end of an era for HMRI as director Maree Gleeson stepped down from the post she has held over the past five years.
HMRI scientist scoops top award for fertility research
Welcome news for millions of infertile couples around the world will be the release in 2012 of technology that will contribute to quicker, more efficient and safer IVF procedures.
A healthier start for Indigenous kids
A unique longitudinal study of Indigenous women hopes to address the disparities in the long-term health implications of renal disease between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
HMRI Building rapidly taking shape
The HMRI Building continues to develop at a fantastic pace as the construction project team focus on providing a quality research facility.
