News & Articles

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.

New chapter for mental health education

February 9, 2018

A new teaching resource for mental health students weaves together the experiences of both practitioner and patient.

Linking young adults to healthy eating

February 8, 2018

Funding from nib foundation will be used to develop an innovative web platform that delivers personalised nutrition advice to young adults.

Wine time for consumer behaviour study

February 7, 2018

Wine lovers can taste-test a new style of white while contributing to consumer behaviour research in an independent study at the University of Newcastle

Australia Day gong for esteemed researcher

January 26, 2018

Laureate Professor Nick Talley has been bestowed a Companion in the Order of Australia (AC) in the Australia Day honours list.

Starting the end-of-life conversation

January 23, 2018

New research shows that only 7% of cancer patients are discussing their end-of-life care preferences with their doctor.

Nutrition trial targeting memory loss

January 19, 2018

Volunteers are needed for a nutrition trial that's using fish oil and curcumin to help stem memory loss

Future funding to advance stroke therapy

January 19, 2018

Conjoint Professor Chris Levi has received $577,000 from the Medical Research Future Fund to support his clot-busting stroke trial.

Professor Michael Nilsson and George Rafty

Charity begins at home auctions

December 18, 2017

Real estate agency First National Newcastle City has donated $20,000 to HMRI, raised during their annual Spring Fling auction event.

Talley tops tally for research citation

December 15, 2017

Google Scholar has confirmed that Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley from HMRI'S VIVA program is Australia’s most cited academic.

Bill Gates enhancing nutrition assessment

December 14, 2017

A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant will help develop new technology for assessing food and nutrient intakes of people living in poorer communities.