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NHMRC has published updated advice on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (the Guidelines), which includes new and revised guideline values for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFBS.
In December 2023, NHMRC implemented mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Sapphire to meet Australian cyber security standards. Sapphire cannot be accessed unless MFA has been set-up.The following is a guide to setup and use MFA in Sapphire.
This diagram shows the overall complexity of Australia's health research, translation and impact (RTI) system. It details key functions and stakeholders of our national health system.
The NHMRC score descriptor working group (the working group) is providing advice to NHMRC on improving the score descriptors and the research impact criteria for the Investigator and Synergy Grant schemes, for implementation from the 2025 and 2026 Investigator Grant funding rounds.
When Professor Fabienne Mackay stepped into the role of Director and CEO at QIMR Berghofer in late 2020, she expected challenges—navigating a global pandemic, leading a major organisational restructure, and steering a world-class research institute through an evolving funding landscape. What she did not anticipate was facing one of the most significant cases of research misconduct in Australian history.
An investment of over $79 million will support high quality clinical trials and cohort studies that address important gaps in knowledge, with potential for significant health benefits.
Ngiyampaa/Wongaibon social epidemiologist and recipient of the 2023 NHMRC David Cooper Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Award, Professor Raymond Lovett has focused his career on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. As an Associate Director of Yardhura Walani (Australian National University) and Director of Mayi Kuwayu: The national study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, Professor Lovett’s research has influenced policy at state and national levels, as well as empowered communities at the local level. He is now aiming to take this to the global stage through the development of a world-first Indigenous wellbeing index.
As Australia’s leading experts on health and medical research, NHMRC develops evidence based advice on priority health topics to prevent disease, improve health and help the states and territories to achieve consistent standards.
When it comes to health and medical research in Australia, our scientists are pioneering key advances to better understand health conditions and answer fundamental questions. This evening, we had the pleasure of launching the highly anticipated 16th edition of our flagship publication, 10 of the Best.
The booklet aims to help people think through some ethical issues and make informed decisions about organ and tissue donation after death.
These guidelines outline ethical practice for health professionals involved in living organ and tissue donation and provides guidance on how these principles can be put into practice.
This booklet aims to help people think through some ethical issues and make decisions about living organ and tissue donation. If you are thinking of making a living donation, the doctors caring for you can give you more information that is relevant to your situation.
The Ethical guidelines for organ transplantation from deceased donors were developed by NHMRC following a joint request from the Organ and Tissue Authority and the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
The timeline chart outlines the expected timing for key milestones for the review of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code).
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) uses a number of research classification systems to categorise research applications and assessors' expertise including Fields of Research, Broad Research Area, Research Keywords and Burden of Disease.
Australia has strong rules about the use of non-human primates for scientific purposes.
When working with research that involves human embryos created by assisted reproductive technology (ART), it can be difficult to determine if a licence is required for training and quality assurance activities. The attached documents provide information and helpful links to help identify legislative requirements.
There are concerns about the increasing availability of health-related genetic testing kits. This guide is for health professionals whose patients are considering buying a test kit or want to discuss their results.
NHMRC has developed a suite of resources to assist developers in following the NHMRC guideline approval process and meeting the requirements.