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NHMRC Research Funding Facts Book 2010
Medical Genetic Testing: information for health professionals
Iodine supplementation for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Emergency department stroke and transient ischaemic attack care bundle
Podcasts
Professor Nigel Bunnett - New approaches for treating chronic inflammation and plain19 August 2010
Professor Michael Good AO on developing vaccines for malaria and rheumatic fever06 August 2010
Associate Professor Paul Keall on improving the accuracy of cancer radiation treatment23 July 2010
Professor Shaun Jackson on preventing heart disease and stroke9 July 2010
Professor Mark Smyth on combining cancer therapies25 JUNE 2010
NHMRC news
Leading Women in Science25 august 2010
The NHMRC congratulates the three winners on the 2010 L’Oreal Women in Science Fellowships. The recipients of the $20,000 awards are:
- Rowena Martin of ANU, an NHMRC Biomedical Fellow working in the fight against malaria.
- Marie-Liesse Asselin-Labat of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, who has participated in NHMRC-funded research into breast cancer.
- Deanna D’Alssandro, of Sydney University, developing technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Diabetes Awareness Week 13 July 2010
NHMRC is proud to provide ongoing support for diabetes research. Sunday's announcement of $6.5 million for the Diabetes Vaccine Develoment Centre, funded through the NHMRC, will give new hope to those at risk of this difficult condition.
» More info on diabetes research
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NHMRC Public Statement: Wind Turbines and Health 2 July 2010
NHMRC has released a Public Statement presenting the current evidence relating to potential health impacts of wind turbines on people living in close proximity.
» View NHMRC Public Statement: Wind Turbines and Health
Launch of Road Map II - continuing commitment to Indigenous health research priorities 22 JUNE 2010
NHMRC has launched Road Map II: A strategic framework for improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through research.
» Download a copy of Road Map II (840KB pdf)
Leading International Researchers come to Canberra 27 May 2010
The National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) along with representatives from 14 countries will be meeting in Canberra this week as part of the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Intergovernmental Conference 27-28 May 2010.
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Alcohol guidelines: reducing health risks
Research highlights
Dengue fever
Dengue is a serious viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes.
» Dengue fever research
Mental health
In 2004-09 NHMRC spent over $271 million to improve mental health.
» Mental health research
Multiple Sclerosis
In 2004-09 NHMRC spent $26.4 million to fight multiple sclerosis (MS).
» MS research
Pancreatic cancer
In 2004-09 NHMRC contributed $5.3 million to fight pancreatic cancer.
» Pancreatic cancer research
Indigenous health
In 2004-09 NHMRC spent $138.2 million on the health of Indigenous Australians.
» Indigenous health research
Parkinson's disease
In 2004-09 NHMRC spent $31.2 million on Parkinson's disease.
» Parkinson's disease research
Breast cancer
In 2004-09 NHMRC spent $80 million on fight breast cancer.
» Breast cancer
Australian researchers changing the world
NHMRC funds world-class health and medical research. Here are some NHMRC success stories. In their own words, some of NHMRC's funded researchers describe their research and their passion.