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News • 20 Jul 2020
Tests show potential for medicinal cannabis to kill cancer cells
revealing its potential as a treatment rather than simply a relief medication.
News • 27 Mar 2020
High levels of iron in the lung linked to increased asthma severity
A new study, led by Jay Horvat, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Newcastle and HMRI …
News • 23 Jan 2019
Funding signals new hope for multiple sclerosis treatment
Hunter researchers will help advance vital prevention and treatment methods for thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) following a funding announcement today from MS Research Australia.
News • 16 Feb 2017
Biomedical Science offers new study pathways
UON’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science now offers three new majors, each uniquely tailored to students’ career aspirations.From 2017, our biomedical …
News • 28 Oct 2016
Heart Health Study recruiting people with Type 2 Diabetes
UON researchers are looking for study participants with type 2 diabetes to take part in a currcumin and/or omega-3 fats trial
News • 23 Jun 2016
Protein implicated as key and common cause in respiratory illness
Hunter researchers have discovered a protein that induces both stiffening and inflammation in the airways of the lung, causing severe and chronic respiratory il
News • 06 Apr 2016
UON awarded Lung Cancer Fellowship
Professor Phil Hansbro, school of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, has been awarded a Co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research.
News • 31 Mar 2014
UON unveils $17.3m medical sciences teaching and research precinct
UON today opened its state-of-the-art medical sciences precinct offering technology-enabled teaching facilities to researchers, students & healthcare workforce.
News • 24 Mar 2014
Fruit-and-veg capsule set to combat obesity impacts
Study examining if fruit-and-vegie supplement can reduce inflammation produced by fat cells and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, asthma and cancers.
News • 25 Feb 2014
DNA protein targeted in ovarian cancer chemo test
Dr Nikola Bowden is investigating a DNA repair protein that is implicated in ovarian cancer tumours becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
News • 21 Feb 2014
$1.5m to Newcastle researchers to unlock cancer secrets
Three University of Newcastle cancer researchers have been recognised with Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowships, totalling more than $1.5 million.
News • 31 Jan 2014
Cancer therapy secures $27.1m funding
Viralytics announces $27.1m for completion of international trials of CAVATAK
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