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HCF Catalyst Accelerator Program - A Recount by Lauren Devine

July 10, 2020

The Good Science Co (musculoskeletal health research team from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Population Health) recently participated in the HCF Catalyst Accelerator program for health-tech startups. Here is a brief recount on their experience by Lauren Devine.

Paediatric researchers in HCRF spotlight

November 1, 2019

HCRF has announced $115,000 in grant funding and acknowledged the region’s leading paediatric researchers during its 2019 Awards Night.

New clinical training technology launched on World Stroke Day

October 29, 2019

Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in a world-first training program developed by Hunter-based stroke researchers, aimed at upskilling hospital staff and optimising workflows to get stroke patients treated or transferred faster.

Fellowship awarded to nutrition and dietetics leader

October 16, 2019

Professor Clare Collins is among 40 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).

Laureate honour for epidemiology leader

October 14, 2019

Professor John Attia has been awarded the title of Laureate Professor in recognition of his remarkable research career and outstanding contributions.

Take a peek inside HMRI

October 9, 2019

The 2019 HMRI Open Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the exciting health and medical research undertaken in the Hunter and beyond.

Open gardens, open hearts

September 25, 2019

The Lake Macquarie Open Garden and Art Trail will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October raising funds for HMRI health and medical research.

Fluoro glow to highlight transplant research

September 6, 2019

Nobbys Beach will become a sea of colour on September 7 as around 300 people don their fluoro fashions for Glow Walk.

National funding boost for local research

September 2, 2019

More than $10 million has been awarded to HMRI-affiliated researchers to further the development of promising world-class, solution-based research.

Men's health researcher shines in the national spotlight

August 28, 2019

Dr Myles Young has been announced as the Bupa Health Foundation Emerging Health Researcher for 2019.

Park gym 'app' to build fitness

August 22, 2019

Researchers are recruiting for a new trial that blends a smartphone app with park-based fitness facilities in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

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