Musculoskeletal
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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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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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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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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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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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New digital health program to reduce muscle, joint and bone pain across culturally diverse communities
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A federal government funding boost will pave the way for a much-needed, tailored program for culturally diverse communities experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Dr Saurab Sharma, the Chief Clinical Scientist from the Pain Management and Research Centre at Royal North Shore Hospital, has received a National Health and Medical Research Council investigator grant to progress his research…
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Pioneering MuscleMap project secures strong philanthropic support
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An innovative tool which could revolutionise the detection and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions will be further developed following a $230,000 gift. The donation was made following a campaign by the University of Sydney’s Advancement team and the NORTH Foundation to support the world’s first open-source dataset of whole-body muscle composition. The Kolling Institute’s…
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Latest findings on managing osteoarthritis
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If you’re looking for the best advice for osteoarthritis care, have a listen to one of our leading clinicians and Kolling Institute researchers Professor David Hunter as he highlights the most effective treatment approaches and the low-value ones to avoid. Thank you to Dr Norman Swan and the team at the ABC’s Health Report for the…
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