News & Articles

Fellowship to help reconnect stroke survivors with community

June 19, 2019

Stroke researcher Dr Heidi Janssen has received HMRI's first Women in Medical Research Fellowship to help reconnect stroke survivors with the community.

Professor Jennifer Martin - HMRI Award for Research Excellence

HMRI Awards Night 2018 Winners

November 15, 2018

Find out all the winners from the HMRI Awards Night 2018.

Prestigious prize for stem cell researcher

November 15, 2018

Dr Heather Lee has received a $50,000 prize from the National Stem Cell Foundation for her leadership in stem cell research.

Million dollar bonanza for Hunter researchers

November 14, 2018

Young researchers scooped the pool at the 2018 HMRI Awards Night as over 30 new grants exceeding $1 million in total were announced.

Laureate Professor Nick Talley with Peter Wills

National accolade for local health research

November 9, 2018

Hunter researchers have been recognised among the country’s best for improving the wellbeing of people in Australia and beyond.

Hat-trick in health awards

November 9, 2018

Three HMRI-affiliated teams from Hunter New England Health won their respective categories at the recent NSW Health Awards.

Young veterans’ focus of new research

November 9, 2018

An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and experience depressive symptoms.

Heart researcher's star on rise

November 7, 2018

HMRI-affiliated heart researcher Associate Professor Aaron Sverdlov has received a NSW Ministerial Award for Rising Stars in Cardiovascular Research.

Associate Professor Gillian Gould, left, and Professor Billie Bonevski

Leading research for smoking cessation

November 7, 2018

Smoking cessation researchers Billie Bonevski and Gillian Gould have received prestigious awards from the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs.

Talley named NSW Scientist of the Year

October 30, 2018

HMRI-based gut disorders expert Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley AC is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year.

Head in Sydney, heart in the Hunter

October 29, 2018

HMRI Sydney Foundation is a passionate donor-support group of 'ex-pats' from the Hunter.