News & Articles

HCF Catalyst Accelerator Program - A Recount by Lauren Devine

July 10, 2020

The Good Science Co (musculoskeletal health research team from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Population Health) recently participated in the HCF Catalyst Accelerator program for health-tech startups. Here is a brief recount on their experience by Lauren Devine.

Management of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and pharmacists

June 15, 2020

A recent study published in Pharmacy has revealed that while pharmacists were often the first point of contact for patients with initial symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), many of these health professional lack confidence about managing patients with the condition.

Good gut bacteria to help patients to breathe easier

June 12, 2020

HMRI respiratory researcher Kurtis Budden has received the TSANZ Ann Woolcock New Investigator Award for his work in respiratory disease.

HIIT workouts a good fit for workplaces

June 10, 2020

Participants in a workplace-based High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) study felt better, slept better and were more motivated and fitter after just eight weeks, physical activity researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) and Hunter Medical Research Institute have found.

Keeping active while confined in quarantine

June 9, 2020

Returning from a family holiday in England to face two weeks of solitary quarantine inside a small hotel room was a daunting prospect indeed for HMRI physical activity researcher and advocate Matthew ‘Tepi’ McLaughlin.

Young women more stressed than most during COVID-19

June 8, 2020

A new study from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health has reported that younger women were more likely to report high levels of stress and anxiety during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HMRI Researcher Showcase 2020 - Virtual Event Recap

June 3, 2020

On Wednesday 20 May, HMRI hosted its annual Researcher Showcase, this year as a virtual event. Watch the educational and inspiring presentations from the night by our 2010 Researchers of the Year, Associate Professor Stephen Smith, Associate Professor Luke Wolfenden and Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin.

Major funding boost to explore the health impacts of recent bushfires

June 2, 2020

Researchers from the University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute and Hunter New England Health have excelled in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding, attracting more than $860,000 to analyse the physiological and mental health effects of hazardous bushfire smoke.

Largest bequest in Hunter history left to medical research and arts

June 1, 2020

The generosity of a proud Novocastrian has today been recognised by the two local organisations that will share a bequest worth more than $20 million, the largest of its kind in Hunter history.

Self-injecting pen for asthma drug gets PBS support

June 1, 2020

A new auto-injecting pen will allow patients with severe eosinophilic asthma patients to self-administer a drug known as Mepolizumab, with reimbursement under the PBS.

Clinical trial rebounds in times of COVID-19

May 25, 2020

Professor Coralie English and team have adapted to COVID-19, and this current trial reflects that. She explains how the i-REBOUND trial is looking at providing expert support for exercise (moving more) and diet (eating well) after stroke.