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Five ways to cope after traumatic events 
Five ways to cope after traumatic events 
April 17, 2024

It’s normal to experience traumatic stress following a disturbing event, whether it’s a traffic accident, plane crash, or a violent crime like we saw at Bondi Westfield over the weekend. These are abnormal events, but it's no abnormal to feel.
HMRI Director and mental health researcher Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin provides some...

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Two HMRI researchers named in the City of Newcastle Citizen of the Year honours
Two HMRI researchers named in the City of Newcastle Citizen of the Year honours
January 31, 2024

Professor Nathan Bartlett from the HMRI Infection Research Program and Emeritus Professor Julie Byles AO were named Citizen and Senior Citizen of the Year in the 2024 honour roll.  

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Humans of HMRI: Rachel Sutherland
Humans of HMRI: Rachel Sutherland
January 31, 2024

Get to know HMRI 2023 Early-Career Researcher of the Year Dr Rachel Sutherland

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Over $13.5 million in NHMRC grants to find health solutions
Over $13.5 million in NHMRC grants to find health solutions
January 16, 2024

Nine HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have collectively been awarded more than $13.5 million in competitive NHMRC grants to help find solutions for critical health issues.

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How does physical activity affect brain health?
How does physical activity affect brain health?
January 15, 2024

Dr Sarah Valkenborghs is on a mission to find out how physical activity during pregnancy impacts the development of babies’ brains.

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Changing the game for cancer patients
Changing the game for cancer patients
January 15, 2024

Australia’s first dedicated Cardio-Oncology team, headed up by Professor Aaron Sverdlov and Professor Doan Ngo, has been named the ultimate dream team at the 2023 HMRI Awards.

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Technology meets psychology
Technology meets psychology
January 12, 2024

HMRI Early-Career Researcher of the Year for 2023, Dr Rachel Sutherland from HMRI’s Population Health program, is using a combination of behavioural science and technology to tackle Australia’s biggest health problems.

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Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save Government billions
Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save Government billions
January 8, 2024

HMRI and University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Murray Cairns, along with his Precision Medicine team have discovered a way of predicting who will respond to blood pressure treatments to lower sodium in the body. Their findings were published this week in Circulation, a prestigious international cardiology journal. 

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How to cure a hangover
How to cure a hangover
January 8, 2024

For many of us, the holiday season can include enjoying a few festive drinks with friends and family. However, the morning after a night of celebration can often be accompanied by the dreaded hangover. Dr Georgina Williams, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and researcher in HMRI's Immune Health research program shares some of the science behind the hangover, what causes them, and what can cure them.

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'Tis the season for indulgence. Managing overeating this Christmas
'Tis the season for indulgence. Managing overeating this Christmas
December 15, 2023

Dr Georgina Williams, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher in HMRI's Immune Health research program provides some great advice to help you manage your indulgence this festive season.

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Celebrating 25 years of HMRI awards
Throwback Thursday: Celebrating 25 years of HMRI awards
December 14, 2023

Last week on Friday 8 December we celebrated HMRI's 25th Research Excellence Awards. We look back on the past 25 years of award winners and the difference the award made to their career.

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