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Paws and relax with Maple the therapy dog, helping to ease MRI anxiety

Meet Maple, a four-year-old Golden Retriever who’s not just a good boy but a key player in cutting-edge research aimed at reducing anxiety during MRI scans.

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The HMRI Poo Palace is coming to Muswellbrook

Step inside the HMRI Poo Palace for a fun and fascinating journey through the digestive system at the 2025 Upper Hunter Show in Muswellbrook.

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Natural Disasters and Resilience: Managing Mental Health When the World Feels Out of Control

As Australians, we are no strangers to the devastating impact of natural disasters and often these occurrences can take a toll on our mental health. Mental health researcher Professor Frances

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How online supermarkets can help you make healthier food choices

With one in five Australians choosing to buy their groceries online, how can we make sure we’re choosing healthier options?

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HMRI Unveils ‘Strong Connections – Collective Business’ Artwork Celebrating Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge in Medical Research

HMRI has officially launched Strong Connections – Collective Business, a significant new artwork by esteemed Aboriginal Elder Elsie Randall, representing the intersection of Aboriginal cultural knowledge and medical research, reflecting

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Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator Program Launched to Empower HMRI Researchers

HMRI has launched the Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator Program to empower early and mid-career researchers to turn novel ideas into community-improving solutions.

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Is it ovarian cancer? How to advocate for yourself and your health

Every year, roughly 1,500 Australians are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and two out of three are diagnosed at a late stage, where treatment is more difficult.

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HMRI partners with Novartis to supercharge heart health impact

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Novartis Australia, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), supported by collaboration with the University of

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Love, science, and scuba diving: A Valentine’s Day story beyond chemistry

For researchers Dr Steve and Dr Vicki Maltby science isn’t just a career, it’s the thread that has woven their love story for over 20 years.From meeting as undergraduates to

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Run for Research: HMRI’s ultimate guide to maximising your fundraising impact

HMRI and Hill to Harbour: Taking healthy further, together On 6 April 2025, over 50 of HMRI’s researchers and team members will hit the ground running for research at Hill

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