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Smokers risk post-surgery complications
January 21, 2020

Smokers are at a significantly higher risk of post-surgical complications, a new study has found.

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Professor Tom Walley presents Researcher of the Year Award to Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin
Region’s medical research environment is ripe for success
November 19, 2019

Professor Tom Walley, HMRI Institute Director, reflects on the remarkable collaboration that contributes to HMRI's success.

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Mark Hughes Foundation
Brain cancer goal gets $1.6m boost
November 15, 2019

Mark Hughes Foundation has extended the list of brain cancer research projects it’s supporting, awarding eight new innovation grants totalling $1.6 million.

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Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin
HMRI Awards Night 2019 Winners
November 14, 2019

Find out all the winners from the HMRI Awards Night 2019.

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Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin
Mental health leader hailed on night of nights
November 13, 2019

Mental health trailblazer Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin was named Researcher of the Year at the 2019 HMRI Awards Night.

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Paediatric researchers in HCRF spotlight
Paediatric researchers in HCRF spotlight
November 1, 2019

HCRF has announced $115,000 in grant funding and acknowledged the region’s leading paediatric researchers during its 2019 Awards Night.

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Professor Chris Levi
New clinical training technology launched on World Stroke Day
October 29, 2019

Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in a world-first training program developed by Hunter-based stroke researchers, aimed at upskilling hospital staff and optimising workflows to get stroke patients treated or transferred faster.

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Professor Clare Collins
Fellowship awarded to nutrition and dietetics leader
October 16, 2019

Professor Clare Collins is among 40 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).

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Laureate Professor John Attia
Laureate honour for epidemiology leader
October 14, 2019

Professor John Attia has been awarded the title of Laureate Professor in recognition of his remarkable research career and outstanding contributions.

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Take a peek inside HMRI
Take a peek inside HMRI
October 9, 2019

The 2019 HMRI Open Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the exciting health and medical research undertaken in the Hunter and beyond.

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Lynne Turner
Open gardens, open hearts
September 25, 2019

The Lake Macquarie Open Garden and Art Trail will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October raising funds for HMRI health and medical research.

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