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Two Hunter researchers backed with $200,000 to turn breakthrough ideas into better health

Two Hunter researchers have secured the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowships, receiving $100,000 each to help turn their medical research ideas into life-saving solutions. Dr Geshani Jayasuriya, HMRI Breathing and

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$4m in NHMRC grants to transform healthcare and disease prevention

The funding will support work on sustaining child health programs, understanding how a father's health affects fertility and using personalised data to improve diabetes nutrition advice.

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HMRI to join Australia’s first Medical Research Giving Day

Women's health is under-researched and underfunded. HMRI is joining Australia's first Medical Research Giving Day to help change that.

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Recipe for healthier kids: $4.9m research project to transform food and nutrition in Australian childcare

Healthy futures start on the plate, with a new NSW-wide collaboration set to improve nutrition for young Australians in childcare services.

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Deadly Images: putting culture at the heart of medical imaging research

A new HMRI project is using on-Country footage, language and music to turn MRI scans into a welcoming, culturally safe experience for young people.

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New medical engineering tech aims to speed up recovery for burns victims

A new medical engineering technology could significantly improve recovery outcomes for burn patients.

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Clinical trials closer to home for Hunter New England communities

Hunter New England Clinical Trials brings HMRI, HNELHD and UON together to fast-track access to new treatments and research.

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Australia’s social media age restrictions show limited early impact, new research finds

86% of under-16s still access social media three months into Australia's age restriction laws, new research finds.

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Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections

HMRI researcher Professor Joshua Davis has played a key role in a landmark international clinical trial that is set to reshape treatment for golden staph blood stream infection.

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Pharmacist-led women’s health trials show safe, effective care model across NSW and ACT

Pharmacist-led care for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply has been shown to be safe, effective and highly valued by women, according to the findings of two landmark

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