News & Articles

High levels of iron in the lung linked to increased asthma severity

March 27, 2020

A new study, led by Jay Horvat, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Newcastle and HMRI Australia, is the first to show a relationship between iron build up in the lung cells and tissues and the severity of asthma.

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.

HMRI Awards Night 2019 Winners

November 14, 2019

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Fluoro glow to highlight transplant research

September 6, 2019

Nobbys Beach will become a sea of colour on September 7 as around 300 people don their fluoro fashions for Glow Walk.

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