Could long naps during the day minimise risk of getting dementia? New research from Dr Caroline Faucher, from HMRI's Brain Neuromodulation Research Program indicates they can.
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.
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.
As the temperature drops, cases of sniffles tend to increase. In addition to the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is another respiratory infection that our community should be aware of.
HMRI Researcher of the Year 2022, Infertility and Reproduction Program Lead Professor Brett Nixon, first witnessed the wonder of conception when he was just seven years old.
Connor Gleadhill, a senior physiotherapist and HMRI researcher with the Population Health Research Program has achieved a significant milestone in his research journey. The article titled ‘Meaningful coproduction with clinicians: establishing a practice-based research network with physiotherapists in regional Australia’ has been published in the Health Research Policy and Systems Journal.
Breaking boundaries and fusing scientific brilliance with creative artistry, is at the heart of this year's HMRI Art series with Professor Brett Nixon, the recipient of the HMRI 2022 Award for Research Excellence, and the incredibly talented Newcastle-based artist, Mitch Revs, joining forces.
Newcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could dramatically improve the life expectancy of children with brain cancer.
Each year on May 20 we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of clinical trials and celebrate the important role they play in healthcare.