On this day 13 years ago, in a landmark development for medical research in the Hunter, the new HMRI building was officially opened by federal member for Charlton Greg Combet.
A volunteer firefighter of over 10 years and a post-doctoral researcher looking at the impacts of bushfire smoke on our health - get to know Immune Health researcher, Dr Henry Gomez.
The University of Newcastle, the Hunter Medical and Research Institute (HMRI) Food and Nutrition Program, and the Teachers' Health Foundation are seeking secondary teachers to take part in a pioneering survey aimed at investigating the long-term impact of food and nutrition on their health and wellbeing.
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, many of us eagerly anticipate the arrival of warmer months. It is the time of year for us to enjoy the great outdoors, however, for individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions, the warmer months can bring a host of challenges and potential risks to lung health.
Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO and Professor Tracy Burrows from HMRI's Food and Nutrition research program share what having a good relationship with food really looks like.
If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you’ll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years.
Mid-Career Researcher of the Year in 2022, 42-year-old Professor Pradeep Tanwar, says that the women’s health research being done at HMRI and University of Newcastle is on a par with that of Harvard University in the USA and Cambridge University in the UK.
Running has many benefits for our health, including improved fitness, stronger bones and muscles, and weight loss. However, there is much debate in whether regular running is good or bad for knee health.