Research Excellence
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New study tests how stress and big meals can trigger a heart attack
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A heavy Christmas lunch, an argument or even smoke from a bushfire may seem harmless, but for people at risk of heart disease, they could be deadly. A new study is investigating how emotional stress, pollution, chest infections, and large meals can trigger heart attacks in vulnerable people, and importantly, how to manage those triggers…
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New report identifies key health challenges
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The latest global health check has confirmed heart disease remains the world’s biggest killer. The concerning trend was identified through the Global Burden of Disease study which analysed health challenges and the leading cause of death in Australia and across the world. The study looked at data over more than three decades from 1990 to…
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National campaign to combat misinformation about osteoarthritis care
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Co-inciding with World Arthritis Day (12 October), researchers from the University of Sydney and the Kolling Institue are urging the community to avoid low-value osteoarthritis care, in favour of evidenced-based resources to help manage the condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of disability globally. It affects…
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September 2025 Kolling NEWS
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Our latest Kolling Institute newsletter is out detailing the very latest updates from our expert team of researchers, including some promising progress with our bowel cancer investigators. There’s an opportunity to join a clinical trial to minimise the impact of osteoarthritis, a new approach to reduce spinal cord injury related pain and an international award recognising 40…
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Game-changing blood test to detect bowel cancer
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Bowel cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Australia and treating it is both costly and complex. Alarmingly, rates are rising among people under 50, and researchers still don’t know why. It is for these reasons that Professor Mark Molloy is on a mission to prevent the disease in the first place. Based…
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Changing of the guard
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After more than 25 years leading visionary research, Professor Ian Cameron has stepped down as the head of the internationally respected John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research. Accomplished researcher, educator and clinician Professor Ashley Craig has been appointed to the role and will lead a large team of experienced and emerging investigators. Dr Mohit Arora…
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Awards point to world-leading cardiac care
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Highlighting the talent and expertise at Royal North Shore Hospital and the Kolling Institute, a group of clinicians took out a collection of coveted awards at the Cardiac Society (CSANZ) scientific meeting. The most prestigious research award for young investigators across Australia and New Zealand was awarded to cardiologist Dr Karan Rao. He was presented…
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Kolling Institute Year in Review 2024
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The Kolling Institute Year in Review profiles our impressive and unique teams, and the impact of their crucial research. Our investigators are driving world-leading research into some of the most significant health challenges, from heart and kidney disease, chronic pain and cancer, to musculoskeletal, neurological and age-related conditions. With a large share of our researchers named amongst…
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Spine Health Focus
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As we mark Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness week, we would like to highlight the clinicians, researchers and members of the community working to improve outcomes for people living with a spinal cord injury. Research improving spinal care At the Kolling Institute, we have a large number of people driving innovative and potentially life-changing research, including…
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Researchers work to reduce debilitating spinal cord injury pain
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When we think of the impact of a spinal cord injury, we tend to focus on the significant limitations with the loss of mobility, but for a large share of people living with this injury, it’s actually the chronic pain which is one of the most challenging issues to manage long-term. Neuropathic pain affects about…
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