Researchers at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are expanding a trial program aimed at increasing the levels of physical activity of sedentary people.
University of Newcastle researcher, Associate Professor Kypros Kypri*, was recently awarded a National Health and Medical Council Research Fellowship worth $650,000 to examine hazardous drinking.
HMRI mental health researcher Professor Brian Kelly* will lead a study into the extent and impact of mental health problems in the Australian coal industry, in partnership with the NSW Minerals Council and the Hunter Institute of Mental Health.
It is International Volunteers Day, and HMRI is taking the opportunity to thank all the volunteers who donate their time and skills to help our researchers.
HMRI would like to congratulate Dr Vanessa McDonald who has been named December researcher of the month by The School of Nursing and Midwifery at The University of Newcastle.
The Hunter Region’s most prestigious medical research award was presented tonight to a prolific, multidisciplinary epidemiologist working in fields as diverse as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, mental health, public health and stroke.
The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) has awarded its prestigious 2012 ACHS Medal to Professor Robert ‘Bob’ Gibberd, a distinguished mathematical physicist and biostatistician, recognised internationally for his work in measuring health processes and outcomes and the use of data to monitor trends in quality over time