Neuroscience
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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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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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Researchers work to reduce debilitating spinal cord injury pain
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When we think of the impact of a spinal cord injury, we tend to focus on the significant limitations with the loss of mobility, but for a large share of people living with this injury, it’s actually the chronic pain which is one of the most challenging issues to manage long-term. Neuropathic pain affects about
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Unique online resource launched for Menière disease
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Researchers from the Kolling Institute and the University of Sydney have joined with international collaborators from Spain, America, South Korea and Brazil to develop a website to improve the genetic diagnosis and management of Menière disease. The Menière Disease Atlas of Genes and Cells is a free, open resource which can be used by researchers
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International spotlight on talented Kolling neuroscience investigator
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We would like to congratulate one of our emerging leaders at the Kolling Institute who has received a prestigious award at an international conference in Melbourne. In her final year of her PhD, Caitlin Fenech has been presented with a President’s Special Commendation award at the 36th World Congress of Neuropsychopharmacology, CINP-AsCNP 2025. Caitlin has
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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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The Kolling hosts the brightest minds in optogenetics
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More than 80 top national and international scientists converged on the Kolling Institute for the 4th Optogenetics Australia meeting, featuring the very latest light technologies driving research. The event attracted dynamic keynote speakers from the USA, Europe and China, and leading research institutions across Australia. Chair of Optogenetics Australia and senior Kolling Institute pain medicine
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Researchers identify new gene linked to Meniere’s disease
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In a crucial step towards a better understanding of Meniere’s disease, researchers at the Kolling Institute and the University of Sydney have discovered a gene mutation which could greatly inform future treatment of the disease. Meniere’s is a rare inner ear disease associated with sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo and debilitating tinnitus. There is currently no
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Groundbreaking work in geriatric pharmacology
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For the past 20 years, Professor Sarah Hilmer has dedicated her career to optimising medicine use for older people and has achieved recognition as a national and world leader in geriatric pharmacology. Not only has the Royal North Shore Hospital clinical pharmacologist and geriatrician set about improving medication practices for older people, but she has
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