News & Articles

Lillian Harding - Schoolgirl Fundraiser for HMRI

December 10, 2015

In a remarkable act of altruism, Newcastle schoolgirl Lillian Harding decided last Christmas not to ask for presents – instead she wanted money to donate to cancer research through HMRI.

Hunter Scores New Cancer Equipment Grants

August 19, 2015

NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner has announced 17 recipients for the 2015 Cancer Institute NSW Research Equipment Grants, with University of Newcastle researchers Professor Stephen Ackland and Professor Xu Dong Zhang among them.

$3.3m to improve dementia care and quality of life

August 14, 2015

A multi-institute research team led by Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher from the University of Newcastle has been awarded $3.38 million in federal funding to improve dementia care and outcomes.

Future now Clear for Federal Research Fund

August 12, 2015

HMRI Director Professor Michael Nilsson hailed the decision today, saying the Government had recognised the importance of medical research in securing the nation’s long-term health and prosperity.

Hunter Researcher Wins NSW’s Top Cancer Award

August 11, 2015

Professor John Forbes AM, a surgical oncologist at the University of Newcastle and Calvary Mater Newcastle, has won the prestigious NSW Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research 2015 in recognition of his leadership in the study of breast cancer.

Survey to explore junk food ‘addiction’ in young adults

August 11, 2015

Craving chocolate? Hooked on hot chips? University of Newcastle researchers are calling for young men and women to join a study examining levels of food ‘addiction’ in Australia.

New app-roach to balancing activity and sleep

August 7, 2015

Using a newly developed smartphone app, Newcastle health researchers are commencing a clinical trial to help improve the all-important life balance between sleep and activity.

Crossfit proves safe and effective in teen study

August 3, 2015

A school-based research program evaluating the efficacy of Crossfit training for teenagers has yielded significant improvements in body composition, aerobic fitness and strength.

Getting the science right on medicinal cannabis

August 3, 2015

Mike Baird and Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward announced Australia’s first medical cannabis trial for terminally ill adults, to be led by Associate Professor Meera Agar from South Western Sydney Local Health District and the University of NSW.

Too Many Too Soon

July 29, 2015

These are the faces of grim health statistics that continue to plague our community. Hear their stories in Too Many Too Soon, a video that reminds us why we do what we do.

Video – Too Many Too Soon

July 29, 2015

These are the faces of grim health statistics that continue to plague our community.