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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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