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How do you recreate a kidney?
Prof. Melissa Little and Dr Sean Wilson from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute are tackling chronic kidney disease - a condition expected to impact 1 in 10 adults by 2030 — and pushing the boundaries of regeneration research.
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Tracker is out now! Get the latest on upcoming funding opportunities for researchers.
In this edition, read about the new NHMRC Research Translation Strategy, find out how you can make a submission on clinical practice guidelines and see our impact case studies that show how
Our June Speaking of Science webinar for #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth is live! Watch and listen to Professor Graeme Young AM of Flinders University as he discusses bowel cancer prevention from discovery and innovation to impact on survival in Australia: ow.ly/N7fE50ZnEgW
NHMRC has released its new Research Translation Strategy, which sets out our priorities, actions and targets for strengthening the translation of health and medical research into public policy, health systems and clinical practice, while enabling the commercialisation of research
Professor Christopoulos is the recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Peter Doherty Investigator Grant Award in the leadership category for his research towards discovering new drugs to treat common neuropsychiatry disorders including schizophrenia.
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Decade spotlight: 1920s 🕰️
The first ideas for a national approach to health research emerged in the 1920s.
In 1927, Sir Earle Page called it a 'new phase in public health progress.' That vision still shapes our mission of building a healthy Australia today.
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Our CEO, Professor Steve Wesselingh and NHMRC staff members Sam Faulkner and Carly Taylor were delighted to attend the launch of First Knowledges: The Collection this NAIDOC Week.
The series proposes a different way of understanding Australia, not as a young nation, but as one
What if we could treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) without relying only on insulin?
For over 100 years, insulin has been the main treatment but it isn’t a cure.
NHMRC-funded researcher Professor Thomas Kay (St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research) is exploring immunotherapies that
NHMRC funded research is helping people stay alcohol free after treatment.
Led by Professor Victoria Manning (Monash University), the team is testing a simple brain training tool shown to reduce urges to drink.
developing ways to make it easier for services to offer this
To mark NHMRC’s 90th anniversary, Professor @CarolineHomer AO, NHMRC Chair joined the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) podcast to reflect on our legacy — and where we’re heading next.
It’s a great listen if you’re interested in how research, policy and practice come together —
Tracker is out now! Get the latest on upcoming funding opportunities for researchers.
In this edition, read about the National Health and Medical Research Strategy, grant opportunities for regional, rural and remote researchers and our Council Chair on MJA’s podcast.
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In 2026, NAIDOC Week celebrates #50YearsOfDeadly, recognising the strength, culture and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NHMRC is proud to support projects led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chief investigators, committing over $300 million
A breast medical oncologist, Professor @LoiSher of @PeterMacCC is driven to find the next innovative treatment for breast cancer by harnessing the power of the immune system.
Read more about the 2025 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Awardee on our website:
In the NT, First Nations communities face the highest rates of kidney failure in Australia —but better prediction offers a path forward.
Funded by an NHMRC 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship, Dr Dana Forcey (@MenziesResearch) is using the Territory Kidney Care database to improve how
