Story type: Community

When the Lindner family generously requested donations to Hudson Institute’s paediatric brain cancer research in lieu of flowers after the passing of their daughter Jessica, their community rallied behind their wish. …  Read more

As a global leader in the field of childhood cancer research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research welcomes the Victorian Government’s pledge to invest $35 million in this area of vital need.…  Read more

A squadron of high school scientists has spent a week at Hudson Institute exploring a future in STEM. Year 10 students from secondary schools throughout Melbourne’s south-east spent a week at the Clayton campus, each matched with a female mentor, being shown the ropes of a career in medical research.…  Read more

Hudson Institute research has been recognised for its impact on Victoria’s healthcare, with two projects named as finalists in the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.…  Read more

A study that led to lower rates of stillbirth among people of South Asian origin is now turning its attention to the mothers’ experiences.…  Read more

Hudson Institute’s groundbreaking research into new anti-inflammatory treatments has attracted the support of the Victorian government, in recognition of its potential to treat COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.…  Read more

Not even Covid-19 could stop a pioneer in the fight against rare ovarian cancers finishing his epic fundraising ride. In early May Dr Simon Chu took a break from the lab and put rubber on the road in the Ride4Research, aiming to cover 900km in 9 days from Canberra to Melbourne.…  Read more

After two years of unusually low influenza infections due to social distancing, flu season 2022 is shaping up as a bad one for Australia. Influenza expert, Associate Professor Michelle Tate, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about flu and what we can expect in Australia this winter.…  Read more

When members of our endometriosis community responded to our request for stories at the start of this year, common themes of pain, frustration, doctors not taking them seriously and long journeys to diagnosis were all present.…  Read more

After identifying Primary Aldosteronism (PA) as a significant cause of high blood pressure, Dr Jun Yang is now leading a multi-state push to have hospitals equipped to treat the condition.…  Read more