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Prof Mark Woodward among world's most highly cited researchers

28/11/2016

Professor Mark Woodward has been named as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the fields of the sciences and social sciences.

$4.5m in NHMRC grants will help fight disease and improve health

01/11/2016

The George Institute for Global Health has been awarded $4.5 million in the latest round of funding by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). These grants will go to a number of initiatives aimed at fighting the burden of non-communicable diseases in Australia and around the world.

APEC Women In STEM meet in Peru

12/10/2016

Representatives from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies recently took part in the ‘2016 APEC Women in STEM Forum’ to discuss meaningful participation of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Text message medication reminders can save the lives of those with chronic illness

07/10/2016

When you are diagnosed with a chronic disease, chances are you’ll have to manage it for the rest of your life. This means changing your lifestyle and taking medications as directed.

The George Institute's new AAHMS fellows

07/10/2016

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) held its second Annual Scientific Meeting at Translational Research Institute in Brisbane today. (Thursday October 6)

The George Institute's link to the Rio 2016 Paralympics

12/09/2016

One of the major research focuses of The George Institute’s Professor Cathie Sherrington is how to encourage and motivate people with disabilities to take part in sport. Participation in sport can enhance health and wellbeing, as well as maximising physical capacity for people with disabilities.

2016 John Yu Oration. Professor David Cooper AO of the Kirby Institute for infection and immunity

30/08/2016

Professor David Cooper AO, President of The Kirby Institute for infection and immunity in society, has delivered the 2016 John Yu Oration, an annual George Institute flagship event. The Oration entitled, Antiretrovirals for HIV/AIDS – a modern medical miracle, explored the importance of ongoing chronic disease research in the Asia Pacific region.

Oodles of salt in instant noodles

29/08/2016

New research by The George Institute for Global Health reveals the high and unnecessary amount of salt in instant noodles sold in Australia and around the world.

Researchers call to include gender in research impact assessment

25/07/2016

The George Institute for Global Health has joined a global call to include gender in research impact assessment.

The George Institute welcomes appointment of Ms Frances Adamson as new DFAT Secretary

22/07/2016

Statement issued by Professor Vlado Perkovic, Executive Director, The George Institute Australia

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