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2021 HMRI Researcher Showcase

October 20, 2021

Learn more about HMRI's 2020 Researchers of the Year, Distinguished Laureate Professor NIck Talley, Professor Tracy Burrows and Associate Professor Andrew Gardner.

COVID Q&A: Maintaining physical activity and fitness during lockdowns

COVID Q&A: Managing our diet and nutrition during lockdowns

August 23, 2021

Maintaining good nutrition and eating habits is important during lockdown periods where our routines can be disrupted. Laureate Professor Clare Collins provides some advice on how we can best manage our diet during lockdown restrictions.

Celebrate National Science Week: Free Kids Science Experiment

August 16, 2021

Celebrate National Science Week 2021! Llearn about DNA with this easy DIY science experiment that can be done at home.

Vale Bernie Curran

August 4, 2021

Since I awoke the other day to the sad news of the passing of Dr Bernie Curran I have been trying to think about what to say to mark such a life as his. Bernie was not just well known to the University of Newcastle community, he touched many of us here at HMRI and across the Hunter.

Cancer research gets $7 million boost in NSW regions

July 9, 2021

People living with cancer and the healthcare professionals caring for them are the winners from a $7 million investment, NSW Regional Health Partners announced on Friday.

Hunter researchers awarded $6 Million in funding towards Indigenous health, stroke, genetics and fatherhood research

July 9, 2021

Four Hunter research teams have secured more than $6 million in funding through the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund, bolstering HMRI and the University of Newcastle's commitment to better, healthier living within our regions and beyond.

Hunter people to benefit from local research into dementia tests and treatments.

July 8, 2021

Two exciting new research studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway in the Hunter New England region.

Your COVID-19 Questions Answered

July 8, 2021

Lots of curiosity and questions surround COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines.
So what's fact and what is fiction. We put the call out on our social media channels for your COVID questions and had them answered by some of our leading experts in this space.

HMRI researcher awarded a fellowship to fight preterm birth using nanoparticles

July 6, 2021

Dr Jonathan Paul from the HMRI Mothers and Babies research group has been awarded an Early-Mid Career Fellowship from NSW Health to continue his work to prevent preterm birth.

Tackling health issues at their origin with NEW1000 study

June 17, 2021

Researchers will study the human microbiome in pregnant women, fathers, and their children to determine the impact of a healthy microbiome on health outcomes.

National honour for Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon

June 8, 2021

Renowned Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon and University of Newcastle Associate Professor Kelvin Kong has been awarded the 2021 Australian Society of Medical Research (ASMR) Medal.