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Makers and Shapers at the Kolling
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We would like to congratulate a collection of Kolling Institute researchers who have received a prestigious University of Sydney Makers and Shapers award. Professor John Prins, Dean of the University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine presented some awards during a Northern Sydney (Arabanoo) Precinct event at the Kolling. The awards recognise staff who are helping…
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Kolling refurbishment to create a vibrant, inclusive and modern learning environment
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Work will begin within months on a multi-million dollar refurbishment program for the Kolling building, significantly enhancing education infrastructure and the experience of students and staff across the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. More than $8.5 million is being invested in the upgrade to the Kolling building – the academic and translational research hub for…
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Nearly one billion people could be living with osteoarthritis by 2050
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A new health policy roadmap has been published in The Lancet – calling on governments to shake-up care for debilitating osteoarthritis. Led by Professor Andrew Briggs from Curtin University, the research brought together experts from 18 countries, including Professors Lyn March and David Hunter, and Dr Saurab Sharma from the Kolling Institute and the University…
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Emerging therapies offer hope following spinal cord injury
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Leading investigator Professor Jane Butler believes a combination of exciting new therapies will see the biggest gains for people living with a spinal cord injury. Professor Butler is internationally known for her research into spinal cord injury, specifically the neural control of respiration and neurorehabilitation after injury. Jane and her team of 12 recently relocated…
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Landmark trial confirms benefits of physiotherapist-led emergency care
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Clinician researchers at the Kolling Institute supported a large-scale trial which found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with musculoskeletal conditions. Close to 1500 patients were involved in the trial across five emergency departments, with patients receiving either standard care by emergency physicians or nurse practitioners – or…
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Kolling expertise secures funding to tackle some of our biggest health challenges
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Internationally-recognised clinician researcher Professor Gemma Figtree will lead a Centre of Research Excellence to reduce heart attacks after securing a highly-competitive $3 million National Health and Medical Research Council grant. The research will aim to save lives by detecting and treating silent coronary artery disease, the underlying cause of most heart attacks. Professor Figtree said…
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Kolling Institute Year in Review 2025
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Our Year in Review highlights the significant impact, collaboration and momentum across the Kolling Institute, and comes as we mark an important milestone with the launch of our 2026–2030 Research Strategy. Kolling researchers achieved great success in 2025, expanding the scale, reach and influence of their research across their discovery, translational and clinical disciplines. These achievements…
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Researchers unveil the key to ageing well
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Clinical and research experts across the Kolling Institute passionately discussed the potential of their research to provide crucial new knowledge and effective treatments to support healthy ageing during a recent event. Hosted by the NORTH Foundation, more than 150 people came together for the Living Longer, Living Better showcase, including donors, supporters and health professionals.…
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Landmark gift to drive new knowledge and reduce pancreatic cancer toll
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Internationally-recognised investigator Professor Marina Pajic has begun her new role as the Paul and Katherine Gobits (Koh) Chair of Pancreatic Cancer Research determined to accelerate research into one of Australia’s most challenging cancers. Based at the Kolling Institute, Professor Pajic will be working within the University of Sydney. Her position follows a remarkable $11 million…
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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…
Primary Research Area/s: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
