Hunter Medical Research Institute

Hunter Medical Research Institute is located in New Lambton Heights, Australia on Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct. Hunter Medical Research Institute is rated 4.3 out of 5 in the category research institutecharitymedical laboratory in Australia. HMRI | Leading research for life changing results Skip to main content Leading research for life changing results   Our Role & Impact About HMRI Our People Research Funded through HMRI Foundations HMRI Foundation HMRI Sydney Foundation Borne HMRI Collaboration HCRF HTRF Mark Hughes Foundation Awards and Recognition Researcher Awards HMRI Exceptional Service Our Partnerships Governance Medical Research Research Researchers News & Articles Participate In Research Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support HMRI Donate Now Your Impact Ways to Donate Fundraise Bequests Volunteer Company Donors Events Upcoming Events Past Events For Researchers HMRI Connect Clinical Trials Unit Collaborate & Network Promote Your Work Research Project Support Facilities & Equipment Funding Support Register with HMRI Connect Contact Us Sign up for updates Connect Intranet Giving Hope | Finding Answers Learn more about our life-changing medical research more Because of You Learn more about the medical research breakthroughs our donors have helped deliver more Coronavirus (COVID-19) What our community needs to know more Medical Research Delivering health and medical research solutions to improve the health of our community more Women in Research Fellowships to help us recruit, retain and develop talented female researchers more Support HMRI Community support helps prevent illness, save lives and create a healthier future for all more Researcher Services A range of dedicated services and facilities to support the highest quality research more Connect with Us Get in contact with the HMRI team more Previous Next Giving Hope | Finding Answers Learn more about our life-changing medical research more Because of You Learn what our donors have helped deliver more Coronavirus (COVID-19) more Medical Research more Women in Research more Support HMRI more Researcher Services more Connect with Us more Welcome to HMRI One person, one family, one community at a time, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) fights the illnesses affecting lives throughout the world. Our translational research model aligns over 1500 researchers, students and support staff from Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, inspiring new discoveries to deliver a healthier future. Throughout Newcastle and the Hunter region researchers, students and support staff are working across six HMRI Research Programs to prevent, cure and treat a diverse range of serious illnesses by translating research findings made in the laboratory into real health treatments and preventative strategies. Internationally-recognised research outcomes are being achieved in asthma and airway diseases, cancer, diabetes, mental health, nutrition, pregnancy and reproduction, stroke and more. Collaborations are being conducted with institutes on all points of the globe. HMRI provides vital funding and facilities to fuel research, but the heart and soul of the Institute are people – the researchers, the generous donors and supporters, the committed volunteers, and the patients who participate in trials and ultimately benefit from the research results. Coronavirus (COVID-19) What our community needs to know. Participate  Discover  Support  Research Areas Brain & Mental Health Cancer Cardiovascular Pregnancy & Reproduction Public Health Viruses, Infections / Immunity, Vaccines & Asthma Previous Pause Next Brain & Mental Health Researchers in the Brain and Mental Health Program are at the forefront of scientific discovery and translation across a broad range of research areas, including stroke, brain injury and rehabilitation, neuroscience, mental and physical health, cognition (psychology), ageing, pain, mood disorders, schizophrenia and community intervention. more Cancer Cancer is a major cause of disability and death in Australia with an estimate of 130,470 new cases of cancer diagnosed this year. It is projected that by 2020, this number will rise to 150,000. (Source – Cancer Council Australia) Researchers in the HMRI Cancer research program study many different types of cancers using multidisciplinary and collaborative techniques which make them a diverse and well-rounded translational research group. more Cardiovascular Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia accounting for 30% of all deaths with an estimated 22% of Australian experiencing cardiovascular disease at some point in their life. (Source - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) The cardiovascular group at HMRI researches the causes, treatments and management of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular health amongst Australians of all ages to improve the health outcomes of the single largest cause of disease burden in our Country.  more Pregnancy & Reproduction The HMRI Pregnancy and Reproduction program brings together researchers focussed on understanding the environmental and biological processes that affect fertility, reproduction, pregnancy and birth. With 1 in 6 couples in Australia being infertile, and 1 in 3 women aged over 35 years of age having fertility problems, research into pregnancy and reproduction has never been more in demand. More than 1 per cent of babies are born as a result of assisted reproduction in Australia and this marks a new generation of children who are the product of successful scientific technologies. (Source - ABC Health & Wellbeing Infertility Fact File) more Public Health Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. (Source - World Health Organization) The HMRI Public Health Program seeks to improve the health of the community through population health interventions to promote healthy behaviours and enable effective, integrated and equitable health care for all.  more Viruses, Infections / Immunity, Vaccines & Asthma The HMRI Viruses, Infections/Immunity, Vaccines and Asthma (VIVA) Research Program brings together basic researchers to investigate diseases of the airways. This includes extensive research into the role of infections and inflammation in the development of asthma and other respiratory problems. The group also researches the biology of viruses, how they can affect respiration and methods of developing new vaccines for the treatment of diseases such as cancer. more Research Areas Brain & Mental Health Brain & Mental Health Researchers in the Brain and Mental Health Program are at the forefront of scientific discovery and translation across a broad range of research areas, including stroke, brain injury and rehabilitation, neuroscience, mental and physical health, cognition (psychology), ageing, pain, mood disorders, schizophrenia and community intervention. more Cancer Cancer Cancer is a major cause of disability and death in Australia with an estimate of 130,470 new cases of cancer diagnosed this year. It is projected that by 2020, this number will rise to 150,000. (Source – Cancer Council Australia) Researchers in the HMRI Cancer research program study many different types of cancers using multidisciplinary and collaborative techniques which make them a diverse and well-rounded translational research group. more Cardiovascular Cardiovascular Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia accounting for 30% of all deaths with an estimated 22% of Australian experiencing cardiovascular disease at some point in their life. (Source - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) The cardiovascular group at HMRI researches the causes, treatments and management of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular health amongst Australians of all ages to improve the health outcomes of the single largest cause of disease burden in our Country.  more Pregnancy & Reproduction Pregnancy & Reproduction The HMRI Pregnancy and Reproduction program brings together researchers focussed on understanding the environmental and biological processes that affect fertility, reproduction, pregnancy and birth. With 1 in 6 couples in Australia being infertile, and 1 in 3 women aged over 35 years of age having fertility problems, research into pregnancy and reproduction has never been more in demand. More than 1 per cent of babies are born as a result of assisted reproduction in Australia and this marks a new generation of children who are the product of successful scientific technologies. (Source - ABC Health & Wellbeing Infertility Fact File) more Public Health Public Health Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. (Source - World Health Organization) The HMRI Public Health Program seeks to improve the health of the community through population health interventions to promote healthy behaviours and enable effective, integrated and equitable health care for all.  more Viruses, Infections / Immunity, Vaccines & Asthma Viruses, Infections / Immunity, Vaccines & Asthma The HMRI Viruses, Infections/Immunity, Vaccines and Asthma (VIVA) Research Program brings together basic researchers to investigate diseases of the airways. This includes extensive research into the role of infections and inflammation in the development of asthma and other respiratory problems. The group also researches the biology of viruses, how they can affect respiration and methods of developing new vaccines for the treatment of diseases such as cancer. more Upcoming Events VIEW ALL Degustation to your Door August 8, 2020 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm Degustation to your Door with chef Matt Dillow of Deck Café, Lovedale with dessert experience brought to you by Sabor Dessert Bar supporting Hunter Medical Research Institute more Healthy Ageing - Planning for a Long and Active Life Virtual Community Seminar August 12, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Join us for a virtual seminar with leading experts Professor Julie Byles and Professor Kichu Nair who will share how research is helping us live better, healthier lives. more Rotary Ride and Run - Bunker and Back September 13, 2020 - 7:30am to 5:00pm The Rotary Ride & Run Bunk and Back is a mountain bike ride is organised by the Rotary Club of Rutherford Telarah. The 2020 event will support HMRI research into Ovarian Cancer and the HMRI Sports Concussion Clinic. more Costa Rica Coast2Coast Challenge March 1, 2021 - 9:00am to March 31, 2021 - 5:00pm A team of 20 Borne HMRI supporters will embark on a unique, off-the-beaten-track adventure across Costa Rica. more Latest News & Articles VIEW ALL What are the long-term symptoms of COVID-19? Aug 4 2020 Sufferers with mild illness might expect to get better after a few weeks. But there’s mounting evidence this isn’t the case, and COVID-19 may leave a long-lasting impression on its victims – not just the most severely affected or the elderly and frail. Written by Professor Peter Wark, published in The Conversation 27 July 2020 more Sleeping Soundly in Stressful Times Jul 31 2020 It can be hard to sleep when stressed. Senior Sleep Scientist Dr Gemma Paech offers her advice on sleeping during these uncertain times. more Anti-ageing study recognised by industry Jul 30 2020 The RESHAW study has been selected as a finalist in the NutraIngredients Asia Awards. more How to wear a face mask and reduce the risk of COVID-19 Jul 30 2020 HMRI researcher, and Hunter New England Health ICU registered nurse Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish shows us how to correctly wear a face mask to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19. more View Research & Diseases News & Articles Careers Site Map Privacy Policy HMRI Connect Stay Connected HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ABN 27 081 436 919 Phone (02) 4042 0000 Donation Hotline 1300 993 822   Copyright © All rights reserved