HMRI health translational researcher, Dr Heidi Janssen has been awarded $25,000 in the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) ‘Near Miss’ grant scheme.
A rare disease is a condition with a prevalence of less than 1 in 2,000. Although individually rare, these conditions are collectively common. Rare Disease Day on 28 February raises awareness of the 7,000 rare diseases and brings the rare disease community together.
It’s been almost a year since Bayley Mathews was awarded the Jill Emberson Pink meets Teal PhD Scholarship. On Teal Ribbon Day, Bayley reflects on the first year of his three-year scholarship
Oh no! You were feeling a bit unwell and the test has come back positive for the dreaded COVID-19. What do you do now? We asked three of HMRI’s top researchers and teams for their tips on how to take care of yourself or your loved ones who have been diagnosed with the virus.
Even with Australia’s high vaccination rate, COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly in the community. The latest Omicron variant of concern appears to be far more contagious than the Delta variant, but so far, the Delta variant is more likely to cause hospitalisation.
University of Newcastle and HMRI respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to develop targeted treatments for the rare genetic and life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system.
Masks are a key measure to reduce transmission of all variants of COVID-19, including Delta and Omicron. A well-fitted mask can protect a healthy person and also stop an asymptomatic person, who may be unaware they have the virus, from passing it on.
Do you feel stressed by the ongoing pandemic? Are you worried about getting sick? Or are you worried about your children? We asked some of HMRI’s mental health researchers how to cope with COVID and the Omicron wave.
In December, Graham Batten will step down as Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s (NPCF) Executive Officer after more than five years in the position.