Two exciting new research studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway in the Hunter New England region.
Category: Research
HMRI researcher awarded a fellowship to fight preterm birth using nanoparticles
Dr Jonathan Paul from the HMRI Mothers and Babies research group has been awarded an Early-Mid Career Fellowship from NSW Health to continue his work to prevent preterm birth.
Tackling health issues at their origin with NEW1000 study
Researchers will study the human microbiome in pregnant women, fathers, and their children to determine the impact of a healthy microbiome on health outcomes.
Do fertility apps work? A HMRI study investigates
Women’s health and fertility applications make up nearly 10% of all health-related apps on smartphone app stores. But do they actually work?
Can you be addicted to food?
2020 HMRI Award for Mid-Career Researcher Tracy Burrows intends to find out
Giving existing drugs a second chance
Preventing the early onset of labour is vital in the fight against pre-term birth but unfortunately developing new drugs is a long and difficult process. Fortunately, there are already several well-studied existing drugs that are known to prevent early labour or stop labour once it has begun.
Borne HMRI Fellowship Appointed for Preterm Birth Research
Early-career researchers are the driving force behind successful advances in science and technology. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Borne HMRI has announced the appointment of the first Borne HMRI Early-Career Fellowship – Carol Wang.
Getting kids active through education, movement and understanding
Associate Professor Narelle Eather knows the pressure on teachers to cover the curriculum while keeping kids engaged and active. Before teaching at the University of Newcastle and becoming a HMRI Physical Activity Researcher she taught primary and secondary school students.
Hair reveals short, intense exercise sessions conquer school stress
For the first time, measuring the levels of the stress hormone Cortisol in the hair of senior school students has proven that short, high-intensity exercise significantly reduces stress and improves memory, overall wellbeing and fitness in adolescents.
Flu tracking system captures COVID-19 impact
One of the largest crowd-sourced public health surveillance systems in the world, known for detecting the spread of influenza, has revealed the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted the 2020 flu season.
