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Celebrating the art of science at the 2023 HMRI Through the Lens exhibition

November 28, 2023

Five HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers were honoured at the opening night of the Through the Lens scientific photography prize.

Nepalese miltary soldiers helping local community members into a helicopter

Helicopter retrieval project in Nepal attracts $146.4M in World Bank funding

February 15, 2023

An innovative helicopter retrieval project that was pioneered at HMRI by Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith and former HMRI PHD student, Dr Binod Sharma, has just received a funding injection of $146.4M.

Tackling post-stroke fatigue: new tool in development at HMRI

February 9, 2023

HMRI researcher Dr Dawn Simpson has been awarded a Stroke Foundation Research Grant to develop a new tool to tackle post-stroke fatigue.

a lunchbox with healthy sandwich, fruit and almonds spilling out

How to pack a healthy lunchbox

February 1, 2023

The snack aisle at the supermarket is a minefield when it comes to healthy vs ‘fake healthy’ convenience foods. Dr Rachel Sutherland from HMRI’s Population Health Research Program says there are plenty of good choices for a healthy, nutritious packed lunch – you just need to know what they are.

QBE Insurance and the Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI) partnering to evaluate new models of service delivery

January 30, 2023

QBE has recently partnered with the Centre for Rehab Innovation (CRI) at HMRI and The University of Newcastle, to take a closer look at the models of care, including community-care based models, that are used to manage injuries acquired in the workplace or because of motor vehicle accidents.

Humans of HMRI: Introducing Matthijs Bekkers

January 25, 2023

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.

Stop hating on pasta – it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat

January 12, 2023

Is pasta bad for you or is it actually healthy? Find out from HMRI researcher and Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett.

Strong Foundations: HMRI Foundation duo shines

December 30, 2022

When Susan and Amy-Lea met through the HMRI Foundation their mutual creative drive and energy forged a partnership that delivered a glittering string of events – delighting Hunter locals while bringing in much-needed funds for medical research.

Navigating mental health during the festive period

December 15, 2022

Many Australians report an increase in mental health symptoms at Christmas time. HMRI Director, Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin is also a mental health researcher from our Healthy Minds Research Program. Hear Frances talk about how to help navigate mental health issues over the festive period – both your own and that of your loved ones.

Spinal cord pain to PTSD: $5.2m in NHMRC grants to target pressing medical conditions

December 15, 2022

More than $5.2m in NHMRC Ideas Grants will be allocated to seven Newcastle research projects led by HMRI researchers aiming to understand, address and reduce the severity of several diseases and conditions.

Repurposing an old discovery: Targeting a molecule in a children’s cancer

December 12, 2022

Professor Xu Dong Zhang and his team have discovered a way to combat a form of cancer most common in children under five – neuroblastoma.

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