Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The health and wellbeing of our community is at the heart of all we do here at HMRI. Throughout this time, we want to keep you updated on our response to COVID-19 and share valuable information and resources to support your health and wellbeing over the coming weeks and months.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What Our Community Needs To Know

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Hunter researchers seeking locals who have tested positive with COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Professor Peter Wark is working with a team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute on a study to assess how the immune system responds to COVID-19.

Coping with trauma and anxiety during COVID-19

April 29, 2020

The bushfires, floods and now the COVID-19 pandemic have had an ongoing impact on many people’s anxiety levels for months. For many Australians, this has had a cumulative impact on their mental health and wellbeing. In situations like this, our minds are responding to a perceived threat has been continuing for months.

The impact of COVID-19 on people with cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses

April 27, 2020

We spoke with HMRI Cardio-oncologist Professor Aaron Sverdlov about why people with chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, are at greater risk from COVID-19.

HMRI leading a coordinated approach to clinical trials on COVID-19

April 23, 2020

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Clinical Trials Unit is playing a key role in supporting a major nationwide study testing potential treatments for coronavirus, COVID-19.

Clinical trial to repurpose existing drugs for COVID-19 treatments

April 21, 2020

HMRI is delighted to be involved in a new clinical trial aimed at testing the safety and efficacy of existing drugs for patients hospitalised with COVID-19.

Professor Hubert Hondermarck and Associate Professor Nathan Bartlett

Drug repurposing potential for COVID-19

April 17, 2020

Professor Hubert Hondermarck and Associate Professor Nathan Bartlett are researching drug repurposing to offer hope in fast-tracking treatments for COVID-19.

Hand sanitisers and COVID-19

April 17, 2020

Jessica Stokes-Parish explains what we need to look for in a hand sanitiser.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk. There’s never been a better time to quit.

April 16, 2020

Here’s what we know about smoking and COVID-19 risk – and how you can boost your chances of quitting while under lockdown.

Nutrition and bolstering your health during the coronavirus pandemic

April 14, 2020

Professor Clare Collins, leading dietitian and HMRI researcher offers advice, tips and a simple shopping list of ingredients to bolster your nutrition at this challenging time.

How coronavirus kills: Q&A with Professor Josh Davis

April 9, 2020

Professor Josh Davis features in the Newcastle Herald answering questions about the clinical progress of COVID-19 and how an overzealous immune response can have deadly consequences.