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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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Kolling NEWS – May feature
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Check out our Kolling Institute newsletter – profiling the latest impactful research across the Kolling. It’s an insight into the talented investigators behind the scenes, and their exciting progress to improve the care we all receive. Our researchers are driving investigations into new cancer therapies, diabetes, and painful, musculoskeletal conditions, and crucially, developing new life-changing…
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Major investment to improve heart health
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Heart Research Australia has committed more than a million dollars to support cardiac research at the Kolling Institute and Royal North Shore Hospital, funding a mix of new and continuing projects across the campus. The investment will support 10 new research grants and the continuation of six existing projects, strengthening clinical and lab-based cardiovascular research…
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Unique expertise draws patients from across the world
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For many people living with Meniere’s disease, there’s a tremendous sense of isolation and plenty of challenges accessing the latest, accurate information – that’s why 58 year old Camilla Bjerke flew more than 15,000 kilometres to Sydney to meet with the Kolling Institute’s Professor Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez. The professor heads the Meniere’s Disease Neuroscience Group,…
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2026 Beryl and Jack Jacobs Travel Awards announced
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A collection of five early-to-mid career researchers will share close to $40,000 in funding through the Skipper Jacobs Charitable Trust. The Skipper family has generously supported emerging research talent at the Kolling Institute for many years, providing invaluable travel and career opportunities. This year’s group has welcomed the chance to travel internationally, meet with research…
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Funds to deliver game-changing approach to cancer screening and treatment
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Researchers at the Kolling Institute have been awarded significant funding to embed an innovative technique for cancer diagnosis and treatment into healthcare across New South Wales. Delivered by the Cancer Institute NSW, the $3.75 million Translational Program Grant has been awarded to leading clinician and University of Sydney researcher Professor Anthony Gill to test and…
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Lessons in space to improve our muscle health at home
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With the world’s attention on spaceflight following the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, our researchers at the Kolling Institute are supporting the expert team working to protect the health of astronauts before, during and after their trips into space. The institute’s Academic Director, Professor James Elliott, a member of NASA’s Spine Working Group,…
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Research to offer generational change
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Kolling Institute investigators are launching exciting research to transform pregnancy care in Australia through early identification and treatment of gestational diabetes, improving outcomes across two generations. The research has been made possible by generous funding from the prestigious Balnaves Foundation, which says it is proud to partner with the Kolling’s Professor Sarah Glastras to improve…
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International collaboration to offer crucial mental health support after spinal cord injury
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Researchers from the Kolling Institute will partner with UK investigators on an exciting project to boost the mental health and wellbeing in people with a spinal cord injury. A generous philanthropic grant from Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research has paved the way for the research which will build on the resources developed for the Spinal Cord…
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National research program to increase access to high-quality osteoarthritis care
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Researchers at the Kolling Institute have received a remarkable $2.6 million Medical Research Future Fund grant for a large-scale project to reduce low-value care for people living with knee osteoarthritis. With millions of Australians living with the painful condition, osteoarthritis costs the health system an estimated $4.3 billion each year. Led by Dr Jillian Eyles…
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