We're thrilled to announce a new partnership between HMRI and @novartis.bsky.social Australia/NZ to drive innovative medical research, improve healthcare outcomes, and supercharge heart health. Learn more here hmri.org.au/news-and-sto...

A big congrats to Professor Matt Dun and team, awarded a $2million NHMRC grant to advance their research into #DiffuseMidlineGlioma, the deadliest form of childhood brain cancer. More hmri.org.au/news-and-sto...

Research led by Infertility and Reproduction researcher Dr Tessa Lord has highlighted how conditions that reduce oxygen in the testes, such as sleep apnoea and varicocele, may contribute to declining sperm quality and overall reproductive health. hmri.org.au/news-and-sto...

Australia is known for its hot conditions, but new findings from HMRI's Infertility and Reproduction research program have found that heatwave conditions can impact the health of sperm. Learn more hmri.org.au/news-and-sto...

Happy 2025! We’re back and look forward to another big year supporting the amazing health and medical research in the Hunter and beyond!

HMRI infectious disease researchers recently completed a groundbreaking study (PREVENT), which asked 52 people to swab themselves weekly for one year to help test the feasibility of larger scale virus surveillance. Here's what they found hmri.org.au/news-and-sto...

A big congratulations to Dr Renee Goreham who has been announced as a Superstar of STEM by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP, and Science and Technology Australia. #SuperstarofSTEM Learn more scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/s...

#Plastics are everywhere, but new research from University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers suggests they might be affecting more than just the environment—they could be influencing #fertility too. hmri.org.au/news-and-sto... #BPA

Congratulations James!

Our team members Nicki Hodyl, Penny Reeves, and Naomi Kmetyk attended the ACTA Clinical Trials and Registries Symposium this week in Melb. With #clinicaltrials a priority project, it was great for the team to gain insights and connect with peers from across the sector.

It was wonderful to welcome His Excellency, Ambassador Dr Wilson K. Kogo, High Commissioner for Kenya, and his entourage to HMRI last week. With the Kenyan Government committed to improving health outcomes in the region, it was an amazing opportunity to showcase the work happening at HMRI.

#FoodWaste is such a BIG issue - this weeks #NutritionScienceBites podcast is a doubler 1. Dr Liza Barbour Monash Uni on food waste, food loss and sustainability shorturl.at/k9u8t 2. Dr Nathan Cook Queensland Uni on Food waste in #Hospital settings tinyurl.com/bdebzr7h

Our Director Prof Frances Kay-Lambkin and members of the HMRI team are at the 2024 AAMRI Convention this week for two days of discussions, networking, and strategic planning, addressing some of the critical issues facing medical research institutes across Australia. @aamri.bsky.social

What's a health #Microbiome in #pregnancy? I ask Dr Nina Meloncelli for this #NutritionScienceBites podcast shorturl.at/BBYhn @hmriaustralia.bsky.social

Proud to debut the new Newcastle Permanent Emerging Innovator Award last Friday at the HMRI Awards Night. Big congrats to Dr Joshua Fisher who received the inaugural award in recognition of his work in #mitochondrial dysfunction in the placenta during pregnancy.

On Friday we gathered to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and contributions of our researchers, staff, partners, and supporters, as we all work together to #takehealthyfurther. A huge congratulations to our 2024 HMRI Award winners! Learn More hmri.org.au/hmri-honours...