NSW Health and Medical Research

Health & Medical Research news

19 DEC 2024

Renowned researcher receives NSW Government funding for pancreatic cancer breakthrough

Pancreatic cancer researcher Dr George Sharbeen has been awarded a NSW Government grant worth $499,230...

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11 DEC 2024

Celebrating a year of achievements at the Office for Health and Medical Research

As 2024 draws to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the Office...

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06 DEC 2024

Ground-breaking Aboriginal-led research project on precision medicine

The NSW Government is investing $1.4 million into a ground-breaking Aboriginal-led research project on precision...

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29 NOV 2024

How tiny lab-grown organoids are providing human-specific research results

Mini organ-like complexes called organoids, are part of a growing range of non-animal technologies helping...

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22 NOV 2024

Reducing risk of cardiovascular disease after cancer treatment

Cardio-oncology is an emerging field with great potential to improve heart health outcomes and quality...

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14 NOV 2024

Improving COVID-19 vaccines by studying long-term immune responses to them  

Using blood samples bio-banked over several years, ongoing collaborative COVID-19 research is unlocking...

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08 NOV 2024

Evaluation of Early-Mid Career Grants demonstrates excellent value for NSW 

Researcher retention and improved healthcare practice and policy are some of many benefits highlighted...

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01 NOV 2024

Perx digital app improves self-management of chronic health conditions

A digital therapeutic that utilises incentives and rewards, is supporting behaviour change in consumers...

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24 OCT 2024

Boosting rural healthcare for kids with complex medical needs  

The RuralKidsGPS pilot program has improved integration of healthcare to children with complex needs,...

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18 OCT 2024

Bridging the gap to support groundbreaking RNA treatments

Co-ordinated by NSW based organisations, the BRIDGE program is a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing...

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