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  • Cancer experts going from strength to strength

    Cancer experts going from strength to strength

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    A special visit by two international cancer specialists could mark the start of a valuable collaborative partnership. Professor Matthew Katz from the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston Texas is recognised as a pioneer in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, while Professor Cynthia Sears from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore is

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  • Partnership to drive innovation in genomic science

    Partnership to drive innovation in genomic science

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    An exciting partnership between AGRF Ltd (Australian Genome Research Facility) and the University of Sydney and the Kolling Institute will help strengthen genomic capabilities. The partnership will see a specialised team and cutting-edge technology located within the institute to progress research in this increasingly crucial field. As Australia’s largest provider of genomic services, AGRF supports

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  • Clinical trials informed by patient care

    Clinical trials informed by patient care

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    The Kolling Institute’s Professor Sue Kurrle and her team at the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Network at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital have been running clinical trials for 25 years, looking at dementia, frailty, and falls to name just some areas. “We do trials as it keeps you cutting edge and they are really important for our

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  • New research to capture those with frailty

    New research to capture those with frailty

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    A $3-million research grant will help develop technology to identify frailty in older people in hospital, a crucial step towards improving care and long-term patient outcomes. The Kolling Institute’s Professor Sarah Hilmer will lead the large-scale study involving hospitals and universities across Australia as well as international investigators. Professor Hilmer said the five-year project will

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  • Kolling Research Symposium 2024

    Kolling Research Symposium 2024

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    We would like to thank everyone involved in the 2024 Kolling Institute Symposium. During the event, a diverse collection of researchers detailed the latest progress with their ground-breaking work into kidney and heart disease treatments, bone and muscle conditions, rare cancers, and neurological challenges. There was a focus too on the innovative work to develop

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  • Kolling NEWS

    Kolling NEWS

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    Our Kolling Institute newsletter brings together a collection of profiles on our impressive researchers. Flip through our flipping book to discover more about our leading research into kidney disease, rare cancers and the use of supplements for osteoarthritis. There’s a focus too on the first steps towards gene therapy for Meniere’s disease, the latest research into treatments for

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  • Culturally relevant pain solutions

    Culturally relevant pain solutions

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    After training as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in India, the Kolling Institute’s Dr Saurab Sharma returned to Nepal to treat patients with musculoskeletal pain conditions but quickly found that Western practices to assess and treat pain didn’t translate well to his community. One issue was the internationally-recognised numeric pain rating scale, where zero indicates no pain

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  • Makers and Shapers Award

    Makers and Shapers Award

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    We would like to congratulate one of our quiet achievers who has taken out a coveted University of Sydney Makers & Shapers award. Executive Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Robyn Ward presented Rita leong with her award for her outstanding dedication and support. As the Northern Clinical School’s Corporate Services and Administration Officer, Rita has

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  • Spotlight on clinical trials

    Spotlight on clinical trials

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    Kolling Institute researcher and Royal North Shore Hospital endocrinologist Professor Rory Clifton-Bligh has been involved in clinical trials for more than 20 years, focusing on conditions such as osteoporosis, thyroid cancer and diabetes. Patients in the endocrinology clinic have sometimes accessed medication 10 years ahead of other Australians. Many of these drugs have gone on

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  • New collaboration to drive world leading research into osteoarthritis treatment

    New collaboration to drive world leading research into osteoarthritis treatment

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    An innovative partnership with industry will see our researchers at the Kolling Institute develop evidence-based strategies to improve osteoarthritis management in Australia and globally. Consumer healthcare company Haleon is sponsoring a five-year fellowship to investigate the role of supplements in managing osteoarthritis and digital health technologies to improve mobility. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of

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