Significant breakthroughs in medical research given a better chance
The Medical Research Support Program outcomes have been announced with funding awarded to 13 independent institutes across the state. The program helps support the indirect costs of research, such as equipment and staffing, allowing institutes to continue to deliver world class medical research. The funding will aid projects in areas like mental health, advanced robotics, and gene therapies, ensuring ongoing innovation in medical research. |
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Reducing risk of cardiovascular disease after cancer treatment
An estimated one in three Australian people living with cancer will go on to develop cardiovascular disease. Leading cardiologists Professor Doan Ngo and Professor Aaron Sverdlov are collaborating on important work, funded by the Office for Health and Medical Research, which aims to reduce risks through the prevention and early detection of impacts of cardiovascular disease on cancer patients. |
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How tiny lab-grown organoids are providing human-specific research results
In 2009, Dutch molecular geneticist Professor Hans Clevers grew a miniature organ called an organoid in the lab. The tiny intestine replica was a significant breakthrough that showed human stem cells could self-organise and mimic the architecture and function of real organs. Fast-forward fifteen years and 3D organoids are now being used to test new treatments for diseases of the lung, eye, brain, ear, kidney and heart. |
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Ground-breaking Aboriginal-led research project on precision medicine
Led by highly regarded Aboriginal genomic researcher and clinician Professor Alex Brown, a Yuin Nation man, the Precision Medicine for Public Health project will work with Aboriginal communities across NSW on a platform that will deliver the benefits of precision medicine to Aboriginal people. The project aims to engage and empower Aboriginal communities on a large scale. |
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Renowned researcher receives NSW Government funding for pancreatic cancer breakthrough Pancreatic cancer researcher Dr George Sharbeen has been awarded a NSW Government grant under the NSW Health Early-Mid Career Grant program to continue his work developing a breakthrough in treatment for pancreatic cancer. The work includes forcing cancer calls to ‘self-destroy’ and a world-first 3D 'tumour-in-a-dish' model enabling researchers to grow and treat patient tumour tissue in the lab. |
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Access the newly launched genomics translational pipeline resource navigation tool
The genomics translational pipeline resource navigation tool is an interactive, digital tool that supports the translation of genomic research into clinical practice. The tool holds a comprehensive list of resources and assets researchers can use to progress their genomics-based therapy, diagnostic, or device through the translational pipeline. |
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Evaluation of Early-Mid Career Grants demonstrates excellent value for NSW
In 2016, the Office for Health and Medical Research established the Early-Mid Career Grant Program to support researchers in the early years of their careers before they have established their own research groups and laboratories. The first of its kind in Australia when initially launched, the Program now awards up to $500,000 (over three years) to provide funding for research, professional development, and equipment. |
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Registrations are open for NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program specialisation courses The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program paves the way for health tech innovators from around the state to commercialise their ideas successfully. If you are looking to launch your medical innovation from concept to market, these workshops will give you crucial knowledge of your sector, connections to industry experts, and feedback from mentors.
The courses are free for NSW-based participants and are available in person and online. Medical Devices: 11-13 March 2025
Software as a Medical Device: 1-3 April 2025
Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics: 29 April - 1 May 2025
Diagnostics: 20-22 May 2025 |
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12 February
Improving Health Outcomes of People with Intellectual Disability Grant Opportunity (closing)
NHMRC
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17 February
Pre Accelerator Program (applications closing)
UNSW Founders
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18 February
How To Fund Your MedTech: Non-Dilutive Funding Options
Cicada Health Tech Hub
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3 March
NSW CVRN Rural, Regional, Remote Project Grant (closing)
The Heart Foundation
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7 March
Women in Life Sciences Conference
AusBiotech
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The Office for Health and Medical Research sits in the Clinical Innovation and Research Division of NSW Health. The Office works with research communities, universities and business to promote growth and innovation in health and medical research to achieve better outcomes for patients and establish NSW as a global centre of excellence.
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