A unique research collaboration between the University of South Australia, the Department of Health’s Safety and Quality Unit and Health Promotion Branch, and the South Australian Ambulance Service was developed.  The issue of serious falls among older people in the community that require a response by the South Australian Ambulance Service was addressed.  The intention was [...]

Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) is a partnership between the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service (SESIAHS). 
NEWS : Since the launch of the IHMRI Research Network on 9 December 2009 (pictured), more than 280 of the region’s health and medical community have registered for membership. 
The Network has [...]

The George Institute for International Health conducts vital medical research focused on the fight against chronic disease and injury, which are the leading causes of death and disability in the world today. Through high-quality, large-scale research programs, the Institute provides vital evidence to guide crucial health decisions both within Australia and across the world.

The Sydney Medical School is recognised internationally for the quality of its teaching and research, and attracts higher degree students from around the world. Research students come from a range of first degrees, and include people from medical and non-medical backgrounds.
There are over 800 research students studying for postgraduate degrees in Medicine, mostly PhD candidates. [...]

With Australia’s ageing population, diseases like dementia are on the rise. Researchers from The University of Queensland are at the forefront of research dealing with a range of dementia-related issues thanks to recent funding from the National Health and Medical Research Centre.
Associate Professor Nancy Pachana from UQ’s School of Psychology has received $547,250 from the [...]

Newcastle University – Across Australia, more than 40,000 women – who have never met or even know each others’ names – belong to a sisterhood bound together by the nation’s leading longitudinal health study.New