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29 Jun 2020

CHETRE secures international and local grants for COVID-19 rapid research response

The health equity research projects will look at the longer-term social dimensions of the pandemic.
27 Jun 2020

Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Genetic Variants for Two Neuroimaging Traits

A world-first international genetics study has identified genetic variants for two neuroimaging traits.
27 Jun 2020

Reversing Cognitive Decline through Reduced Alcohol Consumption – World First Study

Dr Louise Mewton has been awarded a grant to uncover exciting new avenues in dementia prevention.
26 Jun 2020

Pot, pills and the pandemic: how coronavirus is changing the way we use drugs

New research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people are using illicit drugs less. But decreased use can mean higher risk of overdoses.
26 Jun 2020

Misconceptions, lack of targeted communication key reasons for low flu vaccine uptake in Aboriginal adults

A new study by public health researchers has explored why flu vaccine uptake is so low in NSW’s Aboriginal adults.
25 Jun 2020

Sex and gender differences in medical research impact patients and the economy

COVID-19 is the latest example of a disease that affects men and women differently, with more women being infected in many countries and more men dying as a result of it.