University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikola Bowden is investigating a DNA repair protein that is implicated in ovarian cancer tumours becoming resistant to chemotherapy, with hopes of eventually developing a prognostic test and more tailored treatments.
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Exercise provides the key to preventing early-onset dementia
A new international study has shown for the first time that teenagers with poor cardiovascular fitness and a lower IQ have a significantly increased risk of developing early-onset dementia and its precursors.
New Imaging Centre to bring sharper focus on disease
A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre boasting the most advanced scanning technology in the Southern Hemisphere was opened today at the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Newcastle NSW, Australia.
Knights join concussion study to help tackle scientific uncertainty
The Newcastle Knights, University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are teaming up to help tackle questions surrounding possible long-term effects of concussion in rugby league players.
Indigenous health gap is closing too slowly
Close the Gap Day 2014 is a time to reflect on the progress we have made towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality. The Prime Minister’s Close the Gap Report 2014 highlighted that for Indigenous life expectancy, the pace of change is far too slow to close the gap by 2031.
Web-based alcohol intervention for students has limited effect
New research from the University of Newcastle shows that a web-based self-assessment and feedback program for university students who drink hazardously produced little reduction in consumption.
Study of ‘minor strokes’ to prevent major impact
A community-based clinical trial that monitors people who have experienced a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) – colloquially known as a ‘minor stroke’ or ‘funny turn’ – is being expanded by researchers from the HMRI Stroke Group.
Cancer risk diagnosis ‘turbo-charged’ by new sequencer
An HMRI genetics laboratory at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital has become the first in Australia, and one of the few in the world, to receive accreditation for a new diagnostic system that revolutionises ‘NextGen’ DNA sequencing for breast and ovarian cancer.
‘Next’ big thing in DNA sequencing
To make a quantum leap in medical research you generally need the so-called ‘ducks’ to align – unmet patient needs, new technology, expertise and funding, mixed with serendipitous timing.
Chairman to ‘walk the walk’ for Diabetes, Dementia, Depression
While many Australians will spend Anzac Day playing two-up, Hunter Medical Research Institute Chairman Glenn Turner will be embarking one-up on a ‘3D’ Healing Walk from Canterbury in England, through France, Switzerland and Italy, to Rome.
