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December 2009
New privacy guidelines for health practitioners on disclosing genetic information
NHMRC, in cooperation with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), today released new guidelines to assist health practitioners in making decisions about disclosing genetic information to their patient’s genetic relatives.
Leading minds brought together to tackle H1N1 (swine flu) influenza 11 Dec 09
Federal and state medical authorities today acknowledged the enormous benefits of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) H1N1 workshop, held in Canberra this week.
Clinical trials involving animal to human transplantation 10 Dec 09
NHMRC today announced that clinical trials involving animal to human transplantation (xenotransplantation) would be allowed to proceed, when stringent regulatory and surveillance frameworks have been put in place.
Improving stroke management in Australian emergency departments 10 Dec 09
NHMRC has released a stroke care package designed to improve care for people presenting to the emergency department with acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
Cutting hospital deaths by preventing blood clots 3 Dec 09
Australians at risk of potentially fatal blood clots will benefit from NHMRC’s new Australian Guideline for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). These evidence-based guidelines developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) provide recommendations on prevention of VTE for adult patients admitted to Australian hospitals.
November 2009
Draft ADHD Guidelines released 30 Nov 09
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) today made available updated draft Australian Guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other useful information to assist parents and medical professionals to recognise and appropriately treat ADHD.
Powerful world alliance of health researchers announces landmark pact on priorities in fight against humanity’s most fatal diseases 17 Nov 09
Agencies managing 80 percent of global public health research funding set first priorities for common, concerted efforts on heart and lung diseases, other 'Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases'
New appointment strengthens NHMRC's public health focus13 nov 09
NHMRC today announced the appointment of renowned public health expert Professor
John McCallum as Senior Scientist Public Health, heading up the Health Evidence and Advice Branch.
October 2009
$500 million boost to health and medical research29 oct 09
NHMRC has announced $487 million funding to boost the nation’s health and medical research effort across a number of funding schemes.
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$21M for new better health grants 13 oct 09
The Rudd Government will provide $21 million for the first ever nationwide Partnership for Better Health Grants. Partnerships for Better Health Grants will help researchers to work directly with health organisations so that research results can be better tailored to real world situations.
NHMRC supports Mental Health Week8 oct 09
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recognises the significance of Mental Health Week in raising the profile of mental health and wellbeing for all Australians. As part of our ongoing commitment we will provide research funding of approximately $68 million in 2009 for mental health issues.
Commitment to develop NHMRC principles on Conflict of Interest2 oct 09
Australia has a high standard of ethical conduct in the provision of health services. To ensure this is maintained, the new NHMRC Council has today agreed to develop a set of principles for the management of conflict of financial and other interest for health practitioners.
Strong support for H1N109 swine flu vaccination program2 oct 09
NHMRC has endorsed the Australian Government’s immunisation plan to offer free pandemic vaccination (swine flu) to all Australians ten years and over. The H1N109 vaccine has proven to be safe and effective.
Aussie research wins $25M of US funds1 oct 09
Australian researchers have attracted over $25 million from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, for a trial of low-dose aspirin in people aged 70 and over.
September 2009
NHMRC Embryo Research Licensing Committee appointed25 Sep 09
The Australian Government has appointed the National Health and Medical Research Council Embryo Research Licensing Committee for the 2009-2012 triennium.
NHMRC Research Committee announced 8 sep 2009
The Australian Government today announced the membership of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Research Committee for 2009-2012.
Australian Health Ethics Committee appointed8 sep 2009
The Australian Government today announced the appointment of new members to the prestigious Australian Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) – a Principal Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council.
2009-2012 Human Genetics Advisory Committee appointed8 sep 2009
The Australian Government today announced the appointment of the Human Genetics Advisory Committee (HGAC) of the National Health and Medical Research Council to provide national leadership in responding to developments in human genetics.
New NHMRC Health Care Committee announced8 sep 2009
The Australian Government today announced the establishment and membership of a new Principal Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council – the Health Care Committee.
New NHMRC Prevention and Community Health Committee8 sep 2009
The Australian Government today announced the establishment and membership of a new Principal Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council – the Prevention and Community Health Committee (PCHC).
New National Health and Medical Research Council appointed2 sep 2009
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of the new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for 2009-2012.
August 2009
Top researchers to inspire students17 Aug 2009
Smart bombing cancer, fighting malaria at the frontline, and making type 1 diabetes history are just some of the exciting Australian research projects highlighted in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s 10 of the Best Research Projects 2009 launched today by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP, as part of CSIRO’s National Science Week activities.
Helping to keep your child safe from lead6 Aug 2009
NHMRC has released a new public statement, the NHMRC 2009 Blood Lead Levels for Australians public statement and in-depth information for practioners and policy makers, with practical ways to help keep children safe from lead exposure.
July 2009
H1N1 medical research projects fast-tracked8 Jul 2009
Funding worth $7 million has been given through NHMRC to 41 Australian medical research projects that will help ensure the Australian Government’s response to the evolving threat of H1N1 is based on the most up-to-date information available.
June 2009
Health is at hand for all Australians30 Jun 2009
Newborn babies, Indigenous Australians and people with sleep problems are among the beneficiaries of a raft of new medical research projects that have received funding from the Australian Government.
NHMRC releases draft Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death for public consultation 29 Jun 2009
The first nationally consistent protocol in Australia for Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD) has been released today as a draft for public consultation by NHMRC.
Six of the world’s foremost health research agencies form alliance to curb humanity’s most fatal diseases16 Jun 2009
NHMRC has joined five other of the world's foremost health agencies to form the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases to combat chronic, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, several cancers, chronic respiratory conditions, and type 2 diabetes.
Professor Melissa Wake winner of the Minister's Award for Health and Medical Research5 Jun 2009
Outstanding medical researcher and paediatrician Professor Melissa Wake has been awarded the 2009 Federal Health Minister’s Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research — recognising her landmark work to solve common child health problems.
Support to help medical research happen5 Jun 2009
NHMRC has awarded $31 million to 25 researchers across Australia through the Independent Research Institute Infrastructure Support Scheme (IRIISS).
May 2009
Funding for research into H1N1 Influenza 09 (human swine flu influenza)29 May 2009
The Australian Government, through NHMRC, will provide $7 million for research into the H1NI influenza 09 virus (human swine influenza). The funds will help researchers learn more about the properties of the virus and its potential to become more virulent and how best to avoid and treat infection. This research will commence in June 2009 with results expected to be reported by December 2009.
From mid next week interested health and medical researchers can access further information and applications for research funding mid next week on www.nhmrc.gov.au. Expressions of interest closed on Monday 22nd June.
April 2009
Public consultation: Draft guideline on prevention of venous thromboembolism23 Apr 2009
The NHMRC draft guideline on Prevention of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in patients admitted to Australian hospitals is now available for public consultation. Submissions closed on 21 May 2009.
New Centre for Excellence in Aboriginal health to mark World Health Day8 Apr 2009
The Rudd Government will provide $2.5 million to establish a Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Aboriginal Health at the University of New South Wales.
March 2009
International Collaboration Targets Australia’s Deadliest & Hidden Cancers27 mar 2009
Australia’s deadliest common cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer, the hidden cancer, are to be the focus of the country’s contribution to the biggest ever international research effort to unlock the genetic secrets of cancer.
New alcohol guidelines say reduce drinking to reduce risk6 mar 2009
The new Australian Alcohol Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol announced today recommend that both women AND men drink no more than two standard drinks a day over their lifetime if they want to reduce their risk of being harmed by an alcohol-related injury or disease.
February 2009
Minister Roxon announces $108m in Program Grants6 Feb 2009
Fifteen of Australia's leading health and medical research teams have won a share of more than $108 million in some of the Rudd Government's most highly sought-after research grants. Researchers to benefit from this year's grants include a Nobel Laureate and two former 
Australians of the Year.
Psychogeriatric Research Grants 5 Feb 2009
The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing, has announced a call for applications for research grants into the care and treatment for psychogeriatric disorders. The applications, totalling $2 million, will be administered through NHMRC. Psychogeriatric disorders include psychiatric conditions that predate the ageing process, such as depression or schizophrenia, as well as the various form of dementia that can result from ageing.
NHMRC 2009 Draft Alcohol Guidelines Still to be Approved1 FEB 2009
The National Health and Medical Research Council are currently completing ‘2009 Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol’.
These Guidelines have not yet been issued as they will be reviewed by the Council of the NHMRC in early February. If approved, they will be released within the next few weeks.
January 2009
Healthy funding for healthy hearts29 Jan 2009
Healthy hearts from the embryo, through childhood and into old age are the aim of research funded by the Australian Government, through NHMRC, announced today by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas. Forty-eight million dollars worth of research funds were awarded to 12 winners.
PM announces research funding21 Jan 2009
Mr Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister, has announced NHMRC funding for cancer research to be carried out by Professor Angel Lopez, at the South Australian Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, as well as funding for asbestos-related diseases research.
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National Health and Medical Research Council Grants15 Jan 2009
The Treasurer the Hon Wayne Swan MP has announced NHMRC grants totalling over $48 million. These funds will continue to support the next generation of health and medical researchers, through Postdoctoral Training Fellowships, Postgraduate Scholarship Awards and the NHMRC-European Union Collaborative Health Research Grants Scheme. The recipients of these awards are the future of health and medical research in Australia.
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