26 Jul 2023
mRNA therapies to stop heart disease
Associate Professor Xiaowei Wang wants to stop heart disease. To reach this goal, Xiaowei is developing mRNA therapies. She uses nanoparticles in nasal spray and with ultrasound to target these therapies to disease sites in the body.
26 Jul 2023
Shaping the future of the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
Consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) closed on 14 July 2023.
26 Jul 2023
National Careers and Employment Expo, Perth – 27–29 July 2023
Visit us at the Careers in Mental Health booth at the Perth careers expo and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.
25 Jul 2023
Donate a minute to give someone else a lifetime
This DonateLife Week, we're encouraging more Australians to sign up and support organ and tissue donation.
25 Jul 2023
Improving health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID)
A new research plan to improve health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (also called long COVID) will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it meets an urgent need.
21 Jul 2023
Revised national statement on ethical conduct in human research
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 sets the requirements for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research in Australia.
18 Jul 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ ready to take the pitch
Australia prepares for history as it welcomes teams from across the globe to the largest female sporting event in the world.
13 Jul 2023
Learn about consumer involvement in research supported by the Medical Research Future Fund
Consumers bring a broad range of valuable perspectives and experiences that can improve the quality, relevance and impact of research. Join our webinar on 3 August 2023 to learn about consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
13 Jul 2023
Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO) – 15–16 July 2023
Visit us at the Careers in Mental Health booth at the Brisbane careers expo and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.
12 Jul 2023
Reducing the stigma of elder abuse to improve older people’s health
Elder abuse causes declining physical and mental health in older people. But older people are often too ashamed to report it. Professor Bianca Brijnath is trialling a new model of care to help older people report abuse and improve their health.
