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Bob Kennedy, Glenn Turner and Geoff Isbister
HMRI trio bestowed with AM honours
June 11, 2019

Two former HMRI chairs and a toxicology researcher were named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in Queens Birthday Honours.

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HCRF awards three new grants
HCRF awards three new grants
October 19, 2018

The HCRF announced three new $25,000 project grants for children's research at its annual Awards Night on October 18.

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Dr Jude Weidenhofer
Prostate cancer research given a boost
October 18, 2018

Since 2013, the CFMEU Energy and Mining Division based in Cessnock has donated $100 000 annually to fund Dr Judith Weidenhofer's research into prostate cancer.

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Grandmothers deserve more recognition
Grandmothers deserve more recognition
October 16, 2018

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a new report

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Researchers awarded academy Fellowships
October 15, 2018

Two HMRI researchers are among 37 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Lorraine Gardner and Janelle Shakespeare
Children's charity building on $2m foundation
October 11, 2018

As it has been for the past 22 years, there will be cheers and happy tears when the HCRF holds its annual Awards Night on 18 October.

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Goo, poo and who ‘nose’ what else at HMRI’s Open Day
Goo, poo and who ‘nose’ what else at HMRI’s Open Day
October 3, 2018

The 6th HMRI Open Day on Friday October 12 will be nothing to sneeze at as the region’s researchers showcase everything from the laboratory to the lavatory.

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Associate Professor Kym Rae
Ultrasound keeps pregnancy program ticking
September 28, 2018

Staff at Tamworth’s Gomeroi Gaaynggal Centre are relieved after unveiling new ultrasound equipment to support expectant Indigenous mothers.

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Associate Professor Luke Wolfenden
Research packs positive lunchbox message
September 24, 2018

A new research project will give parents and carers of Hunter children a helping hand to create healthier school lunchboxes.

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Ready, set, glow for transplant walk
September 21, 2018

The only thing brighter than spring sunshine at the 2018 Glow Walk (September 22) will be the sea of fluoro clothing and painted faces.

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BUST study
Breaking up sitting time after stroke
September 18, 2018

Researchers have found that when stroke survivors break-up sitting time it reduces their blood pressure. So what next?

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