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Associate Professor Luke Wolfenden
Funding success to address chronic disease
August 16, 2018

A new Centre for Research Excellence in Implementation for Community Chronic Disease Prevention has received NHMRC funding

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Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher AO
Connectivity to reduce depression in elderly
August 13, 2018

A federal funding boost of almost $500,000 is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.

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Federal funding for targeted solutions
Federal funding for targeted solutions
August 13, 2018

Researchers have received more than $1.4 million from the NHMRC to support new male and female health strategies.

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Would you like a trial run a being a new parent?
Would you like a trial run at being at new parent?
August 10, 2018

A pilot interactive online game is giving new parents valuable information and a safe environment to test their parenting decisions.

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Farm in Drought
Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted support
July 31, 2018

Hunter research study finds young farmers who live and work on farms in isolated areas and are in financial hardship are the most likely to experience personal drought-related psychological stress.

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Donald Hunter
Pain study going shoulder to shoulder
July 26, 2018

Researchers are seeking participants for a new clinical study focused on shoulder impingement syndrome, the most common cause of shoulder pain.

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$2.35m for translational health studies
$2.35m for translational health studies
July 25, 2018

HMRI-affiliated researchers have been awarded $2,352,889 towards their translation research projects by the NSW Government.

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Dr Adjanie Patabendige and Associate Professor Doan Ngo
Funding for interventions in cancer and stroke
July 16, 2018

Two researchers have secured more than $1.16 million in NSW Government funding to explore early intervention methods for cancer and stroke.

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Hunter family leaves lasting legacy
July 13, 2018

A Hunter family, who wish to remain anonymous, have made a huge impact with a record $1.71 million bequest to HMRI.

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Professor David Lubans
Kids score healthier hearts through iPlay
July 4, 2018

The iPlay fitness program, an evolution of HMRI's SCORES, has more than halved cardiovascular disease risk in primary school kids.

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Associate Professor Darren Shafren
Buyout signals hope for cancer therapy
July 2, 2018

Leading pharmaceutical company Merck has completed its buyout of virotherapy firm Viralytics, founded in Newcastle by Associate Professor Darren Shafren.

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