Rehabilitation
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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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Major study finds extra intensive training does not change outcomes following spinal cord injury
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A landmark study led by researchers from the Kolling Institute has confirmed that stepping up rehabilitation soon after a spinal cord injury does not improve recovery or deliver significantly better outcomes. These important findings follow a phase 3 study involving 220 people across rehabilitation centres in Australia and Europe, including several leading Dutch and Flemish
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The Kolling welcomes Australia’s leading genomics provider to the institute
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Researchers within the Kolling Institute will shortly have the chance to strengthen their genomics capabilities, with AGRF – the Australian Genome Research Facility – establishing a laboratory within the institute. The new lab is part of an exciting partnership between AGRF, the University of Sydney and the Kolling which will see a specialised team and
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National campaign to combat misinformation about osteoarthritis care
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Co-inciding with World Arthritis Day (12 October), researchers from the University of Sydney and the Kolling Institue are urging the community to avoid low-value osteoarthritis care, in favour of evidenced-based resources to help manage the condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of disability globally. It affects
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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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Spine Health Focus
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As we mark Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness week, we would like to highlight the clinicians, researchers and members of the community working to improve outcomes for people living with a spinal cord injury. Research improving spinal care At the Kolling Institute, we have a large number of people driving innovative and potentially life-changing research, including
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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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Combining medication and exercise could greatly reduce osteoporosis risk
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Researchers from the Kolling Institute and Royal North Shore Hospital are inviting women aged 50-80 to join a study to assess the effectiveness of combining exercise with medication for better bone and muscle health in postmenopausal women. Endocrinologist and researcher Dr Shejil Kumar said we know that exercise has benefits for bone and muscle health,
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