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Health & medicine
Latest research and other news from our health disciplines
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30 September 2022
$40m funding boost for Sydney medical research
Projects to embed RNA diagnostics within the Australian health system, improve timely dementia diagnoses, and evaluate immunotherapy treatments for a rare yet expensive to treat neurological disorder are among the latest projects funded.
30 September 2022
Sydney professor recognised by UN as global leader in ageing
The UN's Healthy Ageing 50 recognises 50 leaders who are transforming the world into a better place to grow old. Professor Yun-Hee Jeon is one of only three Australians named.
29 September 2022
Research to develop next generation of TB vaccines
A project to develop the next generation of Tuberculosis vaccines has been awarded an AU$19 million contract by the US National Institute of Health.
27 September 2022
Indigenous health research conference celebrates innovation
The IRNet National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase will focus on the First Nations Australians transforming research and care.
27 September 2022
Study provides new insights on teen vaping behaviour in Australia
A new study tracking Australian teenager beliefs and behaviours using vapes (e-cigarettes) has found many are readily accessing and using illegal vaping products, writes A/Prof Becky Freeman, Dr Christina Watts and Sam Egger.
26 September 2022
Majority of Gen Z unaware of how meat consumption impacts climate
A survey of young Australians by a University of Sydney researcher found that while the majority believe climate change is anthropogenic - caused by humans - fewer than half understand the impact of livestock and meat consumption.
23 September 2022
Sophisticated robot drives innovation across musculoskeletal care
A $400,000 robot which could significantly improve hip and knee replacements is now operational at the Kolling Institute, a joint venture between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney.
16 September 2022
Early career researchers awarded $9.5m funding
The University of Sydney has received funding for 22 research projects through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.
07 September 2022
Five virus families that could cause the next pandemic
What are the viruses that scientists will be watching to stay ahead of the next pandemic? Experts including Associate Professor Cameron Webb from the University of Sydney provide their insights.
05 September 2022
India visit to strengthen research and education partnerships
The Vice-Chancellor's week-long trip highlights India's vital importance to the University and to higher education in Australia.
