Dr Eleanor Majellano
November 27, 2023

Introducing Dr Eleanor Majellano, postdoctoral researcher with Professor Vanessa McDonald in HMRI's Asthma and Breathing Research Program and CRE Treatable Traits. 

$9.3m awarded to Newcastle health research projects aiming to improve lives
November 23, 2023

Using facial recognition to transform genetic diagnosis of children with intellectual disability and a community-led breastfeeding support program for Indigenous families are among five Hunter research projects awarded more than $9.3m in Australian government health and medical funding.

Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
November 22, 2023

Do detoxes work? Research dietitian Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO explains

Making medicine with artificial intelligence
November 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supporting Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) with important exploration into new therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Ulcerative Colitis, made possible by a $98,700 grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

4 benefits of exercise for people living with COPD and chronic lung conditions
November 15, 2023

COPD affects around 10% of the Australian population aged 35 years and older, half of whom don't know they have it and unknowingly mistake symptoms like breathlessness as signs of ageing or lack of fitness.

There is no current cure for COPD, however, there are a number of therapies used to help slow the progression of the disease, manage symptoms and improve quality of life, including exercise!

Getting school kids moving
November 1, 2023

HMRI researcher, Dr Nicole Nathan, leads a team of nine educators, Research Assistants and post-doctoral academics that are revolutionising physical activity in schools.

Taking charge of your future
October 25, 2023

Thinking about what matters to you as you get older, have you made plans for your healthcare, finances and living arrangements? These plans can include making a will and choosing people you trust to help make decisions about managing money or medical care.

Virtual reality training to improve emergency stroke nursing care
October 4, 2023

Emergency department nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle. 

Humans of HMRI: Pedro Garcia
October 3, 2023

Get to know Dr Pedro Garcia Sobrinho, a postdoctoral researcher in immune health research and asthma and breathing research.

Throwback Thursday: Official opening of the HMRI Building
September 28, 2023

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.