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.

Zoom workouts proving a big HIIT

May 22, 2020

Video conferencing isn’t just changing the way the world does business – platforms like Zoom can also revolutionise group fitness sessions to keep sporting teams and workforces fit and motivated while sidelined by COVID restrictions.

NHMRC funding to support chronic disease prevention

May 21, 2020

Five HMRI affiliated researchers have been successful in attracting $7.74 million in competitive funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. The funding was announced by Health Minister Greg Hunt MP on Wednesday May 20, 2020.

Better dosing though finger prick technology

May 21, 2020

Finger prick technology will bring personalised cancer treatment to patients’ front door

Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day 2020

May 20, 2020

Wednesday May 20 is Clinical Trials Day, a day when we celebrate our researchers and the volunteers who participate in our clinical trials. This day has been chosen to commemorate James Lind’s scurvy clinical trial which commenced on May 20, 1747 and laid the foundation for all modern clinical research which followed.https://hmri.org.au/participate-research

Could our vocal cords cause chronic cough?

May 19, 2020

Chronic cough is a common and very distressing symptom that affects one in 10 Australians. It refers to a cough that lasts for two months or more, and can seriously affect a person’s quality of life.

Helping COVID staff stay safe and secure

May 18, 2020

HMRI is providing proactive logistical support to healthcare staff working at the coronavirus coalface, through its partnership with HNE Health.

New MHF-funded Fellowship to fight brain cancer

May 15, 2020

The 2019 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round saw huge amount of beanies sold for the Mark Hughes Foundation and half a million dollars of the funds raised has been dedicated to a three year Fellowship in brain cancer research.

Celebrating International Nurses Day 12 May 2020

May 12, 2020

Nurses are a vital cog in our research network On International Nurses Day we’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the role that nurses play in research at HMRI, our local health district and beyond.

Repurposing drugs for ovarian cancer

May 8, 2020

Associate Professor Nikola Bowden, Professor Jennifer Martin, Dr Michelle Wong-Brown and Dr Penny Reeves from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute have successfully been awarded $2.69 million for their Australian Program for Drug-repurposing for Treatment-resistant Ovarian Cancer.

Hunter researchers seeking locals who have tested positive with COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Professor Peter Wark is working with a team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute on a study to assess how the immune system responds to COVID-19.