Illawarra ‘ice’ addiction trial seeking more participants
Associate Professor Peter Kelly is working with collaborators on a trial to test whether a new medication can help people dependent on crystal methamphetamine ‘ice’.
Genetic testing results inspire sisters to live life to the full
MND Genies Kaitlin and Jessica Ellis, and Rebecca Young, visited Professor Justin Yerbury's research team to learn more about the genetic form of motor neurone disease.
Fruit and blood pressure study
IHMRI researchers are seeking participants over the age of 55 for a study to investigate the impact of fruit antioxidants on blood pressure and vessel health.
The Oak Flats Lioness Club supports pancreatic cancer research at IHMRI
The Oak Flats Lioness Club have generously donated over $2,000 for pancreatic cancer research following their trivia night fundraiser at Albion Park Bowling Club on 11 May 2019.
Australian Research Council report recognises IHMRI research
Australian Research Council's 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report highlights how IHMRI researchers make a significant contribution to UOW’s global reputation for research.
MND Awareness Week launched in the Illawarra
IHMRI helped raise awareness of motor neurone disease at the Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW's Walk to d'Feet MND at Bulli beach on Sunday 5 May.
When art and science collide
Associate Professor Mirella Dottori and artist Dr Trish Adams are bringing together their expertise in science and the visual arts respectively to explore how our brain receives electrical signals through stem cell growth.
Project aims to reduce methamphetamine-related harm in regional areas
A project to better understand the use of health services among people who use methamphetamine in the Illawarra has received a welcome funding boost.
Researchers race against time to find a drug treatment for Chloe Saxby
A new donation from the organisers of the Great Illawarra Walk will help speed up testing of potential treatments for Vanishing White Matter Disease.
Go Commando boot camp raises $6,000 for MND research
UNIActive's fundraising boot camp was a great success, with almost 200 people taking part to support the research of Professor Justin Yerbury.