News: health

Painting an accurate profile of 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s homeless

A homeless person lies on the ground in a sleeping bag.
Posted on Dec 27 2022 by Crispin Savage

University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

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Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Dr Daniel Thomas and Rolf Suzle stand in front of the camera
Posted on Dec 16 2022 by Lee Gaskin

New research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.

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Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and 911±¬ÁÏÍø

Professor Shearer West and Professor Peter Høj.
Posted on Dec 6 2022 by Crispin Savage

The University of Nottingham and the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have formally launched the 911±¬ÁÏÍø-Nottingham Alliance.

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Alumni awarded 2023 John Monash Scholarships

Alex Schutz and Henry Marshall smile into the camera.
Posted on Nov 28 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Two University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø alumni have been recognised in postgraduate awards.

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Discovery projects’ wide-reaching impact

Students walk around the Barr Smith Library, with a blue sky above.
Posted on Nov 25 2022 by Crispin Savage

Fourteen grants totalling $7,269,318 have been awarded to University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers from the Federal Government to continue their work in a range of important areas including health, wine and food production, pollution and nuclear physics.

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Placenta research puts spotlight on early weeks of human pregnancy

Professor Jose Polo
Posted on Nov 25 2022 by Lee Gaskin

A University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research project will deliver important new knowledge in the first weeks of human development to help reduce infertility and pregnancy complications.

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Major cerebral palsy gene revealed

A boy with Cerebral Palsy sits in a wheelchair, smiling and playing with a toy with his carer.
Posted on Nov 8 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have identified the gene that is the most common genetic cause of cerebral palsy, increasing the chances of finding better treatments for the debilitating disease.

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Heart attack causes under the microscope

A woman clutches her chest.
Posted on Oct 20 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Two University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø research projects to help prevent heart disease have received $843,200 funding from the Heart Foundation.

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Fellowship honours paediatrics expert

Professor Jennifer Couper stands and smiles.
Posted on Oct 14 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Professor Jennifer Couper, Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Medical School, has been elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Health simulation partnership with Philippines

911±¬ÁÏÍø Health Simulation study
Posted on Sep 27 2022 by Lee Gaskin

The University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has locked in a partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) to share learnings from the University’s world-class health simulation facility, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Health Simulation.

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