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Media 2024

November

Melbourne teenagers survive and thrive together
Dr Catherine Carmichael
TV | ABC News
ABC online

Invisible cancer revealed to body in new research
Associate Professor Dan Gough
Daily Mail

NSW research studying rapid genome sequencing as surveillance tool for faster response to Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
ABC Health

Finally, hope for women living with chronic pain. After decades of medical gaslighting, a new drug gets approval – as doctors welcome long-overdue funding
Dr Fiona Cousins
The Madras Tribune
Business and America

October

Victorian team discovers a major cause of infertility in women
Professor Caroline Gargett, Professor Eva Dimitriadis
Herald Sun | PDF

Stillbirth rates remain stagnant as 2025 reduction target looms
Associate Professor Miranda Davies-Tuck
Radio | ABC

Victoria leads fight against childhood cancer
Associate Professor Jason Cain
TV | 7News
Healthcare Asia Magazine

View Video | The Hon. Ben Carroll announcing the establishment of the Victorian Paediatric Cancer Consortium Limited (VPCC Ltd) at Hudson Institute

Menstrual Fluid and Endometriosis
Professor Caroline Gargett
Radio | RRR Radiotherapy

September

My Room Grand Final Spectacular
Associate Professor Jason Cain
TV | Channel 9

View Video | Associate Professor Jason Cain featured in My Room Grand Final Spectacular fundraiser on Channel 9.

What Your Menstrual Blood Says About Your Health. No Really
Professor Caroline Gargett
Mumamia | The Quicky Podcast

New national study reassures infertile men that ART works
Professor Robert McLachlan
Herald Sun

Birth injury ‘no one talks about’: Why marathon runner Sally couldn’t jog across a car park
Professor Caroline Gargett
The Age
Sydney Morning Herald

An Endometrial Stem Cell Pioneer
Professor Caroline Gargett
The Scientist

‘I miss him dearly’: AFL legend Jason Watts walks Father’s Day after losing son Cade to cancer.
Dr Pouya Faridi, Grace Huang
Herald Sun Print | Online

August

AI tool set to predict health issues with picture of the placenta
Dr Emily Camm
TV | 10News
Radio | ABC News
Herald Sun Print | Online

View Video | Leader of the study, Dr Emily Camm, outlines new technology that could help provide clues about pregnancy and a baby’s future health – all by using a picture of the placenta.

Not so simple: Boxer Imane Khelif and the science of sex
Professor Vincent Harley
The Age – Online
Sydney Morning Herald – Online
The Australian | View video

View Video | Internationally renowned researcher into Differences of Sex Development (DSDs), Professor Vincent Harley interviewed.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak Melbourne’s worst in 20 years
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
TV | 7News
Radio | ABC Life Matters
Radio | ABC NewsRadio
Radio | 774
Herald Sun – Print | Herald Sun Online | Daily Mail

View Video | Professor Elizabeth Hartland AM discussing the Legionnaires’ outbreak

July


Victorian mother Karen Thrussell shares rare cancer diagnosis story after doctors find 7.5kg tumour
Associate Professor Jason Cain
7 News

Sarcoma awareness month
Associate Professor Jason Cain
Radio | 2ST Highlands with Graeme Day

View video | A veteran and mum of two is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness about sarcoma

June

Placenta cells may lower blood pressure
Associate Professor Rebecca Lim
Medical Express

Scientists find clues to endo diagnosis, and it is all in the blood
Professor Caroline Gargett
Herald Sun | Online
Herald Sun | Print

Low-renin hypertension affects more than 1 in 4 Aussies
Dr Sonali Shah, Associate Professor Jun Yang
The Limbic

King’s Birthday honours 2024
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
The Mandarin

Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers
Associate Professor Sam Forster
The Guardian

Monash Children’s find early intervention key to cerebral palsy
Associate Professor Atul Malhotra
Herald Sun

May

Australian Menstrual Fluid Biobank Created to Revolutionize Endometriosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Professor Caroline Gargett
Biobanking

The ‘triple hit’ of illnesses that explains why everyone in Australia is getting sick at the moment
Daily Mail UK

World-first cord blood trial targets unborn stroke victims
Associate Professor Atul Malhotra, Dr Gordon McPhee
TV | 9News
Radio | 774 The Conversation

View video | 9News exclusive on World-first cord blood trial targets unborn stroke victims at Hudson

Medical research sold short
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
Herald Sun

Australia unveils national medical research strategy
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
Medical Buyer

April

Lab makes room for cancer cure
Associate Professor Jason Cain
Herald Sun – Print
Herald Sun – online

View video | My Room Children’s Charity creates new cancer research laboratory

March

Some of our key gut microbes likely came from cows—and we’re losing them
Associate Professor Sam Forster
Science

Endometriosis breakthrough set to change treatment for women
Dr Fiona Cousins
Herald Sun
Body and Soul

February

Groundbreaking Study: Fetal Growth Restriction Linked to Brainstem Damage, Unveils Therapy Pathways
Dr Beth Allison
BNN

‘I am hopeful’: Endometriosis treatment news Aussie women need to hear
Dr Fiona Cousins
TV | 9news
Herald Sun
News.com

VIEW VIDEO | On 9 NEWS, Dr Fiona Cousins discusses what Endo is and what her research is aiming to achieve.

Groundbreaking Grant Fuels BiomeBank’s Pioneering Microbial Therapeutics Manufacturing in Australia
Associate Professor Sam Forster
BNN Breaking

The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood
Professor Caroline Gargett
Freethink

Noxopharm extends strategic partnership with Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Proactive

Australian Biotech Company Takes Big Step Towards Becoming Global Leader 
A/Prof Sam Forster
Get the word out

Making Earlier Detection of Ovarian Cancer a Reality
Investing News Network
Entrepreneur Canada

How does diet before and during pregnancy affect the baby?
Dr Emily Camm
World Today News
Time News
Medriva


Childhood cancer research at Hudson Institute

View Video | The Hon. Ben Carroll speaks about our childhood cancer research at the Legislative Assembly on 8 February 2024.

Stem Cells in Menstrual Blood Have Thrilling Potential for Health, Including Diagnosing Endometriosis
Professor Caroline Gargett
Health Times
Good News Network
WDC TV news
Pune Media
Gavi

Placenta cells may lower blood pressure, study finds
Lab+Life Scientist

Discovery Could Lead to Immune-Personalised Medicine for Lupus
Technology Networks

Here’s what happens to your penis as you age
Professor Rob McLachlan
News24
The Conversation

Boffins close to breakthrough to dealing with high blood pressure
Great Walks
Lab+Life Scientist

January

Investing in Groundbreaking Technology to Revolutionize Vaccine Development
Theultramods

Placenta cells may lower blood pressure
Lab+Life Scientist
Medical Xpress

The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood
Professor Caroline Gargett
Knowable Magazine | PDF

Scientists develop innovative therapy battles flu and protect lungs
Associate Professor Michelle Tate
Knowridge

Ovarian cancer hope
Star Weekly