Story type: Culture
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Recognition for distinguished career in reproductive biology
Reproductive health research leader Professor Jock Findlay AO has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS), acknowledging his significant achievements in reproductive health research.… Read more
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A world of opportunity for LGBTQIA+ community in STEMM
Melbourne is hosting the first Australian symposium for LGBT STEMM Day on 5 July. Dr Jaclyn Pearson is one of a number of Hudson Institute researchers who are attending and also has the honour of being an event speaker.… Read more
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Melbourne Inflammation Symposium
More than 120 medical research scientists in the field of inflammation converged at Hudson Institute of Medical Research today to share knowledge and find solutions for patients across a broad range of diseases.… Read more
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New neonatal paediatric chair
Hudson Institute and Monash University have welcomed the announcement of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children (FMFC) to provide funding for the appointment of a new Chair in Neonatal Paediatrics.… Read more
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Free tests help in blood pressure fight
High blood pressure, or hypertension, continues to claim the lives of millions worldwide each year, despite the fact it only takes minutes to detect through screening.… Read more
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Fighting ovarian cancer at the front line
Ovarian cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other gynaecological disease, yet it’s known as the ‘silent killer’, due to an absence of symptoms and a devastatingly low survival rate of less than 50 per cent. Our leading ovarian cancer researchers are progressing solutions to help these women – thanks to support from the… Read more
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Collaborative grants awarded after speed-networking
Two grants of $10,000 each were awarded to Dr Jemma Evans and Dr Nicole Kellow (SCS; Nutrition, Dietetics and Food); and Dr Courtney McDonald and Dr Shu Wen Wen (SCS; Centre for Inflammatory Diseases). Organised by Hudson Institute and School of Clinical Sciences ECR committees, the initiative encourages early career researchers from across the MHTP… Read more
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Childhood Cancer Research Symposium: Cutting-edge science advancing childhood cancer treatment
More than 150 leading clinicians and scientists heard from national and international experts in childhood cancer at Hudson Institute of Medical Research on Wednesday, 13 February at a highly anticipated international symposium. The symposium was made possible through the generous support of our premium partner, the Children’s Cancer Foundation, along with the Isabella and Marcus… Read more
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Review highlights dedication to improving reproductive health
As part of a series on influential women in reproductive health, Professor Lois Salamonsen, Australian Academy of Science Fellow and former Head of our Centre for Reproductive Health, was invited by the journal Reproduction to write a review – My Womban’s Life: Understanding Human Endometrial Function. For more than 35 years, Prof Salamonsen has dedicated… Read more
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Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium
Ovarian cancer research leaders from across Australia met at Hudson Institute of Medical Research on Thursday, 15 November, for a new research symposium focused on progressing solutions to the disease.… Read more