Throwback Thursday: Time Capsules - Knowing and Healing
July 26, 2023

In many ways, Knowing and Healing lie at the heart of HMRI. More than a decade ago, these concepts were physically embedded in HMRI’s history in the form of time capsules

Grant success for researchers tackling chronic back pain
July 24, 2023

Researchers from HMRI, The University of Newcastle, The University of Sydney and Hunter New England Local Health District have been awarded one of six HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRGs) to improve healthcare services quality and access for older Australians.

Humans of HMRI:Professor  Rhonda Wilson
July 17, 2023

Get to know Professor Rhonda Wilson, mental health nurse and researcher.

Improving access to supervised exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes
July 6, 2023

Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges impacting Australia’s health system today.
Around 1.3million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, representing 85-90% of all diabetes cases, with this number increasing every year. Almost 60% of type 2 diabetes cases can be delayed or prevented with appropriate lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.

$218k raised for medical research at the 2023 HMRI Ball
July 6, 2023

Disco fever was in the air, and ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a night at ‘Studio 25’ for the glamorous and glittering affair that was the 2023 HMRI Ball.

Yarning after stroke
July 5, 2023

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Tamworth and Quirindi regions are working with HMRI researchers to develop a culturally appropriate yarning tool for after stroke.

Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
July 3, 2023

The University of Newcastle in partnership with the Lowitja Institute has received just under $3 million in federal funding to establish a new committee to help improve health outcomes for First Nations people.

Congratulations to Professor Kelvin Kong; 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year
July 1, 2023

Hunter Medical Research Institute, Hunter New England Local Health District, and the University of Newcastle extend their heartfelt congratulations to Professor Kelvin Kong for being awarded the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year at the NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony held in Brisbane tonight, Saturday 1st July 2023.

Throwback Thursday: HMRI Art Series
June 22, 2023

Just as medical research is a balance of creative thinking and rigorous accuracy, HMRI’s Art Series is the ultimate union of creativity and scientific excellence.

Newcastle Private Hospital Clinical Trials Unit Wins Prestigious Award at ANZGOG Annual Scientific Meeting
June 20, 2023

The Newcastle Private Hospital Clinical Trials Unit (NPH CTU) has been honoured with the Outstanding Clinical Trial Site Award at the highly acclaimed Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) Annual Scientific Meeting.