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The Lounge Party – Looking back on 25 years

March 30, 2023

Friday 4 June 1999 saw the launch of PULSE, a fundraising group created to support the barely one-year-old Hunter Medical Research.

If you can’t breathe, you can’t do anything

November 4, 2022

Learn about Professor Vanessa McDonald - leader of the HMRI Asthma and Breathing Research Program in this Searcher Magazine Spring 2022 Feature.

Thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Here’s what to consider

October 27, 2022

HMRI dietitians and researchers Clare Collins and Tracy Burrows often get asked when an adult might consider bariatric surgery for weight management. Many people may be eliegible but bariatric surgery is not suitable for everyone with obesity. Here's why...

Professor Murray Cairns’ research team discovers potential treatments for obesity and diabetes

October 22, 2022

Professor Murray Cairns’ recent drug repurposing trials have found that common medications used for heart conditions, muscle tension, stomach ulcers and cancer treatment can be used to fight obesity and diabetes.

New research explores connection between caring and cardiovascular health of women

October 20, 2022

Women are 2.5 times more likely than men to be a primary carer, with women representing 7 in every 10 primary carers. Dr Heidi Janssen and Dr Alexandra Denham are investigating the connection between caring duties and the cardiovascular health of female carers, specifically women who are caring for people with stroke.

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How to beat weight gain at menopause

October 18, 2022

For many women, the journey through menopause is a roller coaster of symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, dry and itchy skin, mood changes, anxiety, depression and weight gain. Even though weight gain is common, you can beat it by using menopause as an opportunity to reset your eating and exercise habits.

HMRI researchers receive $3.9m in NHMRC grants

October 14, 2022

Professor Xu Dong Zhang and Dr Heather Lee have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants for separate projects relating to the identification of cancer biomarkers.

BorneHMRI's Dean Mumm leading Costa Rica expedition for preterm birth research

October 11, 2022

BorneHMRI co-founder Dean Mumm is leading an Australian expedition crossing Costa Rica to raise funds for vital preterm birth research. Hear Dean talk with ABC Newcastle about what inspired him and the team to take on this fundraising challenge.

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World Mental Health Day 2022 | How we can look after our mental health

October 10, 2022

On World Mental Health Day, Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin speaks with ABC Newcastle about what mental health services are available (both face-to-face and online), the best way to access those services, and how we can help young people with their mental health concerns - today and every day.

Humans of HMRI: Introducing Dr Guy Cameron

October 6, 2022

It’s the people that make HMRI what it is. They’re more than their work, so we want to shine the spotlight on the Humans of HMRI.

Dr Cameron’s natural inclination to question everything meant school was stifling for him.

Finding the Pain Switch: A HMRI Community Seminar on Chronic Pain

September 28, 2022

On Wednesday 28th September, the HMRI Brain Neuromodulation Research Program hosted a public community seminar on chronic pain.