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Immune health researchers Dr Bronwyn Berthon and Dr Kurtis Budden standing in a lab

Does soluble dietary fibre impact inflammation in people with COPD? 

HMRI Immune Health researchers are collaborating with clinical trial sites around Australia to explore the impact of soluble fibre on inflammation and the gut microbiome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Two women sitting down. One using the breathalyser for lung cancer concept

Breathalyser Concept Aims to Catch Lung Cancer Early

HMRI Cancer Detection and Therapy Researchers have developed an early-stage prototype of a breathalyser style concept that could help detect lung cancer earlier.
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Short HIIT workouts deliver big results for type 2 diabetes

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and University of Newcastle and HMRI Active Living and Learning researcher, Dr Emily Cox, has just published her team’s findings on the benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training
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Could everyday plastics be impacting your fertility?

While exposure to BPA in Australia is restricted, a new study has found that even at exposure levels considered safe, there is strong evidence of significant female fertility risks.
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AI vs Humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations? 

University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers want to find out whether people prefer chatting with a trained AI chatbot or a human mental health practitioner. 
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Art for a cause: HMRI Art Exhibition raises $72,000 for medical research 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the 2024 HMRI Art Series Exhibition has raised an incredible $72,000 through its art auction, Meet the Artists event, Long Lunch, and
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Hunter Children’s Research Foundation celebrates 2024 Grant Award winners  

Four outstanding researchers were honoured at the annual Hunter Children's Research Foundation Grant Awards ceremony on Friday 1 November. 
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HER2 Breast Cancer

HER2 positive treatment resistant breast cancer breakthrough

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and HMRI’s Cancer Detection and Therapy research program have made a significant breakthrough in understanding HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Professor Matt Dun

Professor Matt Dun to be awarded Australian Society for Medical Research medal 

University of Newcastle Professor and HMRI Precision Medicine researcher Matt Dun is about to become one of a handful of Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) medallists.
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Olivia Carroll and Associate Professor Katie Wynne

Why the NHMRC’s statement on sex and gender is a game changer

The NHMRC has recently released its Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research.
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