Science magnified and magnificent
Researchers and students from IHMRI, UOW and ISLHD will showcase their creative talents at a science art exhibition featuring 55 stunning images to raise funds for MND research.
Long-term effects of anti-psychotic medication for children
Professor Chao Deng and Distinguished Professor Xu-Feng Huang have found further evidence that anti-psychotic drug use in children with behavioural problems could have an impact on them later in life.
‘Uber’ drug delivery for cancer patients
Advances in implantable drug delivery systems (DDS) means targeted treatments to the tumour site are showing promise as a more effective alternative to chemotherapy.
“Mini-brains” research at IHMRI wins funding support
IHMRI postdoctoral researcher, Dr Martin Engel won the IDE Group Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at a medical technology graduation event held by Cicada Innovations.
IHMRI continues research into VWM disease for Chloe Saxby
Chloe’s mother Nyree Saxby and her sister Nicole Laurie visited IHMRI and met with neuroscientist Dr Lezanne Ooi for an update on the research project into Vanishing White Matter disease.
Illawarra Cancer Carers donate money for new equipment
IHMRI held a morning tea to thank the Illawarra Cancer Carers for their continued support of cancer researchers, Professor Marie Ranson, Dr Kara Vine-Perrow and Dr Benjamin Buckley.
MND researcher Dr Luke McAlary is flying high in science
After colour blindness put an end to Dr Luke McAlary’s dreams of becoming a pilot, his research career is starting to soar after completing his PhD into Motor Neurone Disease.
Support grows for rare genetic disease research
IHMRI research into Vanishing White Matter Disease has received a significant financial boost after the organisers of the Great Illawarra Walk donated $100 thousand dollars.
Associate Professor Justin Yerbury on ABC’s Australian Story
Associate Professor Justin Yerbury's MND research and battle with the disease featured in ABC's Australian Story documentary, which aired on 26 March.
Professor Liz Halcomb inducted into the nursing hall of fame
Professor Halcomb is the only Australian and one of 20 honourees from around the globe to be inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.