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Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Monash University have received more than $1.6 million in funding from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) towards research investigating ways to prevent and treat silicosis.…  Read more

Hudson Institute researchers have shown for the first time that a diabetes drug called sitagliptin can limit tumour growth, and possibly extend survival rates from epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common and dangerous type of ovarian cancer.…  Read more

Dr Emily Camm named one of 17 STEM Ambassadors by Science and Technology Australia for 2021. …  Read more

Hudson Institute PhD graduate Dr Aidan Kashyap has received one of Monash University’s highest student academic honors for his research into congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).…  Read more

Leading virus scientist, Associate Professor Michelle Tate explains why new treatments are needed alongside vaccines.…  Read more

A new study in pre-clinical models has discovered a link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired memory function. It also finds that anti-oxidant supplements during pregnancy may protect against this.…  Read more

A world-first discovery of ‘sneaky’ sperm particles found outside their ‘home’ in the testes offers new hope for men with fertility issues and new insight for cancer researchers. …  Read more

It took 20 years for Nicole Fernley to be diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition which affects one in nine women. This is her story, in her words.…  Read more

Congratulations to Professor Brendan Jenkins and his team, who have been awarded $288,536 from Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) to fund research into pancreatic cancer.…  Read more

Research into a chronic lung disease in premature babies is leading Hudson Institute researchers to develop new protocols on how to treat infants with cell-based therapies. …  Read more