HMRI and University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Murray Cairns, along with his Precision Medicine team have discovered a unique biomarker in the blood of people with schizophrenia. The findings, published in Science Advances this week, offer a rare insight into the molecular characteristics of the brain by using neuronally derived material present in circulating blood.
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Give the gift of health with these Christmas gift ideas
Promoting health and well-being can be a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday season. This Christmas, consider swapping out traditional gifts for ones that inspire a healthier lifestyle.HMRI Population Health researcher Dr Nicole Nathan shares her gift ideas to help you wrap up well-being and share the joy of health with your loved ones.
2023 HMRI Researcher of the Year award winners announced
In an awards ceremony held at NEX on Friday 8 December in front of an audience of donors, colleagues and community members, three researchers and a research team were honoured with the Hunter’s top research prize.
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
Do detoxes work? Research dietitian Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO explains
Celebrating the art of science at the 2023 HMRI Through the Lens exhibition
Five HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers were honoured at the opening night of the Through the Lens scientific photography prize.
$9.3m awarded to Newcastle health research projects aiming to improve lives
Using facial recognition to transform genetic diagnosis of children with intellectual disability and a community-led breastfeeding support program for Indigenous families are among five Hunter research projects awarded more than $9.3m in Australian government health and medical funding.
Making medicine with artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supporting Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) with important exploration into new therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Ulcerative Colitis, made possible by a $98,700 grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
4 benefits of exercise for people living with COPD and chronic lung conditions
COPD affects around 10% of the Australian population aged 35 years and older, half of whom don’t know they have it and unknowingly mistake symptoms like breathlessness as signs of ageing or lack of fitness. There is no current cure for COPD, however, there are a number of therapies used to help slow the progression […]
Getting school kids moving
HMRI researcher, Dr Nicole Nathan, leads a team of nine educators, Research Assistants and post-doctoral academics that are revolutionising physical activity in schools.
Virtual reality training to improve emergency stroke nursing care
Emergency department nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle.
