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National Health and Medical Research Council: Australia's peak body for health and medical research, evidence-based health guidelines, and health ethics.

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For the recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Frank Fenner Investigator Grant Award, @suenang of Monash University, her path into the field of antimicrobial resistance was shaped by both scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute to a global challenge.

Read more on Dr Nang’s innovative research on our website: https://t.co/7RelisJ2Yz

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Everyone deserves safe, inclusive sexual healthcare but many miss out.

Dr Rosalie Power (@westernsydneyu) is leading a 2025 Investigator Grant to change that for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disability.

Through qualitative research and a co-designed approach, the project will deliver practical guidelines, accessible resources and an exhibition to strengthen care and health literacy

#PrideMonth2026

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This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we’re highlighting research informing smarter tobacco and vaping policy in Australia.

Led by Professor Louisa Collins (@CCQld), this Partnership Project will evaluate the impacts of Australia’s 2024 reforms restricting recreational e cigarette sales. Partners will work together to create a more detailed e-cigarette policy.

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Dr Craig Coorey is the recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Gustav Nossal Postgraduate Scholarship Award for his research into improving post kidney transplant outcomes with a patient centered approach. Read more on his research on our website: https://t.co/kIADALnLOY

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NHMRC is #AllIn this #NationalReconciliationWeek. Catch up on our most recent Speaking of Science webinar with Associate Professor Veronica Matthews of @SydneyUni and @CRE_STRIDE on our website: https://t.co/eqUyyFbzwF

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Guided by her commitment to improving health equity, Professor Joan Cunningham from @MenziesResearch dedicated her career to improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through rigorous, collaborative, and equity driven health systems research. Read more in our 17th Edition of 10 of the Best: https://t.co/lgzFs6alcZ

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This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, join us as we host Professor Graeme Young of @Flinders for our June Speaking of Science.

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST

Register on Microsoft Teams now: https://t.co/n0hlpn1yF0

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Tracker is out now! In this edition, read about the release of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026-2036, evaluation of NHMRC impact case studies, a call for public submissions on Dementia Clinical Practice Guidelines and more. Head to our website: https://t.co/ewq0omDoit

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Recipient of the 2024 NHMRC David Cooper Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Award, Professor Mark Polizzotto of @anumedia has dedicated his career to addressing the cancer burden and his work has led to the first new therapy for Kaposi sarcoma in over 20 years. Read more: https://t.co/ci2A1dChto

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Chronic pain affects many Australians, but matching patients with the correct treatment remains a major challenge.

Funded by a 2025 Investigator Grant, Professor Paul Hodges (@uq_news) is leading a clinical trial to address critical questions in chronic pain that aims to improve treatments for patients.

#WorldClinicalTrialsDay #ClinicalTrialsDay

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High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 adults worldwide, and many people struggle to stick with daily medications.

Professor Kate Denton (Monash University) is leading a 2025 Investigator Grant to develop long acting therapies that could better control hypertension and reduce devastating long term organ damage.

#WorldHypertensionDay

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Recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award for leadership in public health, @CDharmage has dedicated her research career to redefining COPD as a preventable life course condition, shifting the focus from late diagnosis to early intervention. Read more on Professor Dharmage’s career in her own words on our website: https://t.co/k61pM6evc6

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How can we improve treatment for children with thyroid cancer?

2025 Postgraduate Scholarship recipient Dr Joel Vanderniet (University of Sydney) is exploring how ultrasound and genetic testing can improve diagnosis and better match treatments—supporting less invasive care for low risk cases and targeted therapies for higher risk cancers.

#ThyroidAwarenessMonth

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There’s no universal solution for tackling health issues in regional, rural and remote Australia as every area has its own unique needs. Place based research can help build healthier communities, especially when led by local researchers and co-designed with the community.

Discover NHMRC initiatives to support regional, rural and remote health equity: https://t.co/Cu7ELgPCjz

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Tracker is out now! In this edition, read about the new Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research, an invitation for public submissions on draft Motor Neurone Disease Care Guidelines and more. Head to our website: https://t.co/CCsFaQ4ZT0

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NHMRC and @CHFofAustralia have released the new joint Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research. It reflects our joint commitment for consumer and community involvement to be embedded across Australia’s health and medical research sector.

Read more: https://t.co/Ui1rSUoSpd

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This National Reconciliation Week, join us as we host Associate Professor Veronica Matthews of @SydneyUni, @CRE_STRIDE and for our May Speaking of Science.

Date: Friday 22 May 2026
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST

Register on Microsoft Teams now: https://t.co/rj4r2FDoos

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Air pollution is a major driver of disease worldwide, increasing cancer risk and worsening respiratory infections.

NHMRC funded researcher Dr Clare Weeden from @WEHI_research is exploring how lung cells 'remember' inhaled pollutants. By understanding how this can trigger disease later in life, the research aims to inform policy and mitigate the long term risks of air pollution exposure.
#LungHealthAwarenessMonth

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Recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award for leadership in basic science, Professor Sarah Robertson AO (@choosy_uterus) of Adelaide University has a longstanding career in fertility and pregnancy research, aiming to improve reproductive outcomes for families in Australia and globally. Read more on our website: https://t.co/tEWAxbdWl3