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After a 50-year career in science, including leadership of the chronic disease epidemiology team in Queensland, Margaret Bright has remained connected to Hudson Institute as a supporter and has maintained great affection for the research and its reputation among scientists.…  Read more

It’s a disease that causes millions of deaths worldwide every year, but there are still large gaps in our understanding of what causes gastroenteritis.…  Read more

Hudson Institute research has been recognised for its impact on Victoria’s healthcare, with two projects named as finalists in the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.…  Read more

A naturally occurring molecule found in soy products could hold the clue to a new class of potent anti-inflammatory drugs, targeting diseases ranging from heart conditions to COVID-19.…  Read more

Swapping the delights of a Canadian summer for winter in Melbourne may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but these three exchange students wouldn’t have it any other way.…  Read more

A study that led to lower rates of stillbirth among people of South Asian origin is now turning its attention to the mothers’ experiences.…  Read more

Researchers aim to beat cancer at its own game by identifying modulators of the innate immune system that drive it and applying the brakes before cancer takes hold.…  Read more

A key focus at Hudson Institute is to mentor the next generation of medical researchers. In 2021, more than 158 Honours, Masters and PhD students were supervised…  Read more

The world is in the midst of another global health crisis, one that existed before COVID-19 – antimicrobial resistance.…  Read more

Chronic or acute inflammation can contribute to a range of ailments – some potentially deadly – including stroke, respiratory and heart disease, cancer, arthritis, asthma, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.…  Read more