University of Newcastle researchers are targeting parents and grandparents who have suffered a heart attack or stroke in a new research program aimed at improving heart health in children and grandchildren.

Paediatric and respiratory researchers from the University of Newcastle, along with national and international collaborators, are a step closer to identifying the source of serious virus-and allergen-induced asthma attacks after detecting important molecular signals generated very early in the disease process.

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) extends its congratulations to Hunter researcher and HMRI co-founder Professor Roger Smith, today awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and University of Queensland are using social media to encourage young women to contribute towards one of Australia’s most significant studies on women’s health.

The race to develop urgently needed treatments for the deadly lung disorder Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, has been accelerated by new modelling developed by University of Newcastle researchers.

Hunter-based research advancements in melanoma have been recognised by the Cure Cancer Foundation Australia, with University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikola Bowden* being awarded a two-year grant to continue studying the causes and prognosis of the disease.

HMRI health economists Associate Professor Andrew Searles and Professor Chris Doran have successfully developed a prototype financial model showing that prostate cancer cost Australia an estimated $1.4 billion in 2012.

A large crowd gathered in the HMRI Building this week to farewell distinguished immunologist and research mentor Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy AM.