Story type: Real lives
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The hidden condition that we have to talk about
Faced with a condition that’s rarely spoken about, despite affecting up to 40 percent of all women, Sally decided things had to change, so she volunteered to be our POP advocate – sharing her story and her suffering to help avoid others going through the same thing.… Read more
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Differences of Sex Development 101: it’s complicated
Internationally renowned researcher into Differences of Sex Development, Professor Vincent Harley, provides an introduction to the topic – separating fact from fiction.… Read more
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Beischer Foundation sticks its ‘NEC’ out
Any new parent will tell you how overwhelming it can feel to suddenly be caring for a fragile new life. Now imagine that this life came into the world before it was ready – the fragility is magnified and with it the number of unknowns and things that can go wrong.… Read more
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The power of patient experience in rare ovarian cancer
For Associate Professor Simon Chu, the problem leading Hudson Institute’s research into rare ovarian cancers was getting access to large quantities of real-world data, and the solution came from a surprising place: social media.… Read more
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Childhood cancer detectives embrace open-source AI solution
The Childhood Cancer Model Atlas leverages AI and global collaboration to accelerate treatments for paediatric solid and CNS tumours.… Read more
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Research transforming pelvic organ prolapse treatment
This research has the potential to revolutionise therapies for pelvic floor regeneration and enable personalised medicine for women.… Read more
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Climbing for Cade: honouring a young life cut short
Cade Watts was only 15 when he died, but his family and friends are determined that his legacy will be large – their fundraiser for sarcoma research, Climbing for Cade, has made sure of that.… Read more
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World-first cord blood trial helps unborn stroke victims
When unborn babies suffer a stroke, the potential damage can be life-long, so Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that using the stem cells found in umbilical cord blood (UCB).… Read more
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My Room Children’s Charity creates cancer research laboratory
Thanks to an extraordinary funding commitment, Hudson Institute of Medical Research will be home to the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity Fellowship and Laboratory.… Read more
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Jessica’s story, ovarian cancer at a young age
Jessica Clark calls herself the luckiest unlucky person in the world – but she still wants to know why she got ovarian cancer at such a young age.… Read more