December 27, 2012

A smoker will make an average of 20 attempts to kick the habit before succeeding, researchers say.

December 26, 2012

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.

December 21, 2012

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.

December 17, 2012

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.

December 5, 2012

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.

Dr Vanessa MacDonald
December 4, 2012

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.

November 29, 2012

Will personalised medicine hit the target? Professor Ian Oliver explains.

Professor John Attia
November 27, 2012

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.

November 27, 2012

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

Vicki Woods
November 26, 2012

To help researchers work towards better treatments and ultimately a cure for the disease, Vicki became involved with HMRI.