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  • New strategy to escalate research impact and deliver world leading care

    New strategy to escalate research impact and deliver world leading care

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    More than 150 people came together for the launch of the Kolling Institute’s Research Strategy 2026-2030, a roadmap to strengthen research expertise and expand access to high-value care. Developed through extensive consultation with researchers, clinicians, consumers, and partners, the strategy provides a framework to guide future growth, innovation and impact. Academic Director Professor James Elliott…

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  • Internationally-recognised researchers join the Kolling

    Internationally-recognised researchers join the Kolling

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    Our cancer and musculoskeletal expertise has been strengthened with the appointment of two senior researchers and their teams to the Kolling Institute. Professor Marina Pajic has been appointed the Paul and Katherine Gobits (Koh) Chair of Pancreatic Cancer Research following a remarkable $11 million gift. It is the largest individual philanthropic gift to pancreatic cancer research in Australia.…

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  • New funding to shift fragmented osteoarthritis care towards prevention, earlier prediction and better outcomes

    New funding to shift fragmented osteoarthritis care towards prevention, earlier prediction and better outcomes

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    The unique expertise of our osteoarthritis researchers at the Kolling Institute has been recognised, with world-leading clinician researcher Professor David Hunter receiving a remarkable $3 million NHMRC Leadership Investigator Grant. These grants are the NHMRC’s flagship funding scheme, offering valuable research support and flexibility. They are highly competitive, with just 234 of the nearly 1,900…

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  • Kolling Showcase – Living Longer, Living Better

    Kolling Showcase – Living Longer, Living Better

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    Join us for Living Longer, Living Better, the inaugural event in the new Kolling Showcase Series. Bringing together leading researchers, supporters and community members, this special afternoon will explore the work transforming the future of ageing. Discover how this research is helping older Australians live longer, healthier and more independent lives. You’ll also learn how…

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  • Physiotherapist’s quest to understand muscle fat 

    Physiotherapist’s quest to understand muscle fat 

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    Kolling researcher and physiotherapist Brian Kim has spent most of his career in orthopaedic clinics, helping patients recover from or prepare for surgery.  Over time, he noticed something unusual in MRI scans, some muscles showed streaks or “marbling” of fat. While tears and inflammation were easy to spot, this fatty appearance was harder to interpret. …

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  • Historic research achievement

    Historic research achievement

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    Leading Royal North Shore Hospital clinician researcher Associate Professor Brendon Neuen has had three major studies published in the world’s three most prestigious medical journals on the same day – in a rare achievement in clinical research. A/Professor Neuen led the research showing that a new medication protects the kidneys, reduces heart risks, and improves…

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  • Innovative cancer clinical trials unit unveiled

    Innovative cancer clinical trials unit unveiled

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    Researchers from the Kolling Institute will help progress the latest cancer treatments following the official opening of an early phase clinical trials unit at Royal North Shore Hospital. The early phase unit of the NORTH STAR Van Norton Poche Cancer Trials Centre is a dedicated facility to meet the needs of patients and their carers,…

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  • Recognition for invaluable support

    Recognition for invaluable support

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    The Kolling Institute hosted a special event to acknowledge NSLHD Board Chair Trevor Danos AM, who is stepping down after 10 years in the role. Trevor has been a tireless advocate for the Kolling, championing research excellence across the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. He provided leadership during an important period for the institute, delivering…

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  • New research to help detect silent heart disease before it turns deadly

    New research to help detect silent heart disease before it turns deadly

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    A major research initiative is set to reshape how heart attacks are prevented by detecting heart disease earlier before it leads to a life-threatening event. Interventional cardiologist and leading researcher Professor Gemma Figtree will lead the three-year program after receiving more than $750,000 from the NSW Government. Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of…

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  • Recognition for excellence in research

    Recognition for excellence in research

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    In a sign of the emerging research talent across northern Sydney, a group of impressive up-and-coming investigators have taken out a host of coveted awards at a special event at the Kolling Institute. More than 75 people attended the HDR/ECR Research Forum, which showcased outstanding research across neuroscience and pain, cardiology and renal, cancer and…

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