NSW Health and Medical Research

Health & Medical Research news

25 MAR 2019

The vital clinical trials that are saving babies' lives

Each year, one in 10 of the more than 300,000 babies born in Australia arrive prematurely. Premature...

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25 FEB 2019

Population data experts are forcing a rethink of how we deal with ageing and disease

Every time you use the healthcare system, a new record is made. There are records for when you are admitted...

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21 FEB 2019

How next-gen genomics is solving the mystery of rare cancers

“This is the most exciting time of my professional career,” says Professor David Thomas, “and I’ve...

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18 FEB 2019

Join The George Institute to celebrate International Women's Day 2019

This year's theme for International Women's Day, #BalanceforBetter, is about recognising that gender...

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26 NOV 2018

Inaugural Clinical Trials Workshop

Last week we held our inaugural MDCTP Clinical Trials one-day workshop at Australian Technology Park....

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16 NOV 2018

Australian Medical Research & Innovation Priorities 2018–2020 released

The Commonwealth Department of Health has released the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities...

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23 SEP 2018

New cardiovascular clinician & senior scientists grants

With the NSW Government’s announcement in June to invest $150 million to fight heart disease in NSW over...

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31 AUG 2018

$5 million for rare genetic conditions & cancer

Research focused on innovative treatments for cancer and rare genetic diseases has just received a $5 million...

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09 AUG 2018

$9.85 million to get medical devices to market

An affordable dialysis system and a next-generation condom are among the potentially lifesaving medtech...

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03 JUN 2018

NSW Government boost to fight heart disease

Efforts to reduce the number of Australians dying from heart disease will be boosted by a $150 million...

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