2019
From our research partnership with Qantas to the secret to a life of longevity, read our top research and news stories of 2019.
News
30 July 2019
$1.5 million awarded for dementia prevention study
Researchers have secured funding from the National Health Medical Research Council for a first-ever trial of both screening and intervention for obstructive sleep apnoea in older people at risk for dementia.
18 July 2019
5 ways Sydney researchers are reducing the burden of diabetes
During National Diabetes Week, we take a look at 5 of our recent studies that aim to reduce the burden of diabetes, both in Australia and abroad.
12 July 2019
Eating a bit less reduces heart attack risk, study shows
The first international study of moderate calorie restriction in non-obese people with clinically normal risk factors, centred in the United States, has noted significantly reduced risk of heart attack, even in young adults.
14 June 2019
Program launches connecting the public to dementia research
This week the StepUp for Dementia Research program had its official go-live event, attended by a cross-section of the University community, including program ambassadors and university researchers.
13 June 2019
Professor Tony Weiss wins prestigious Clunies Ross Award
Sydney scientist development of synthetic skin treatment has been recognised with national award.
11 June 2019
Are pharma payments to nurses impacting your healthcare?
New analysis reveals pharmaceutical industry payments to Australian non-prescribing healthcare professionals such as nurses and pharmacists are substantial, raising questions around influence and a call for greater transparency.
06 June 2019
Dementia research finds its perfect match online
A new online matching service is set to revolutionise the way people with dementia and researchers connect, fast-tracking more effective and inclusive dementia research across Australia.
03 June 2019
A career in global health: Joel Negin
From community development in Eastern Mali to water managment addressing epidemics in Fiji, Professor Joel Negin has devoted his life to ensuring a healthier world for all.
06 May 2019
Dr Nick Fuller: 5 reasons diets don’t work, and what to do instead
At the heart of International No Diet Day is the celebration of a healthy lifestyle, body acceptance and self-love. Leading obesity researcher Dr Nick Fuller shares his advice on why you should ditch fad diets for good.
03 May 2019
For giant pandas, bamboo is vegetarian 'meat'
New research using an approach called nutritional geometry sheds light on giant panda evolution, and their unusual transition from carnivorous ancestry to extreme specialised herbivory.