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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia’s leading expert body promoting the development and maintenance of public and individual health standards. NHMRC brings together within a single national organisation the functions of research funding and development of advice. One of its strengths is that it draws upon the resources of all components of the health system, including governments, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals, researchers, teaching and research institutions, public and private program managers, service administrators, community health organisations, social health researchers and consumers.

30/10/2026

Stem cell villages and beating mini hearts win prizes.

We’re delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research. Congratulations to:

🧠 Dr Drew Neavin from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience.

Drew has developed a stem cell-based method that fast-tracks research identifying how bipolar disorder medications work in different people. This could offer a path to personalised treatment for the 568,000 Australians who have this serious lifelong mental health condition marked by pronounced mood swings. Find out more: https://www.stemcellfoundation.net.au/drew_neavin_showcase

❤️ Dr James McNamara from Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

James has successfully repaired tiny, beating ‘mini hearts’ grown from the stem cells of patients with genetic heart disease. The work has suggested pathways to identify how faulty genes damage heart muscle, and how to fix them. Find out more: https://www.stemcellfoundation.net.au/james_mcnamara_showcase

The 2026 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research will be formally presented at the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Melbourne on 9 November.

The winners will each receive $60,000 to help further their research.

https://www.stemcellfoundation.net.au/2026_metcalf_prizes

30/10/2026

Great research doesn't happen in isolation.

Professor Yvette Roe believes the most effective research is built in partnership with communities, helping ensure that local knowledge, priorities and aspirations are part of the solution.

In this edition of Meet the Experts, Professor Roe reflects on the power of community-led research and its role in creating better health outcomes for future generations.

Visit our website to watch the interview: https://ow.ly/yneY50ZZEV8

28/10/2026

Quality research begins by listening to consumers and the community.

Do you know someone making a difference?

The NHMRC Consumer Involvement Award recognises individuals and organisations making a lasting contribution to meaningful consumer and community involvement in health and medical research such as the 2025 award recipient, Professor James St John of Griffith University.

Whether it's partnering with patients, carers, consumers or communities, these champions are helping make research more relevant, inclusive and impactful. Submit your nomination for the 2027 NHMRC Consumer Involvement Award by 5:00PM AEDT, Friday 11 December 2026 through our website: https://ow.ly/ejn850ZUMsc

27/10/2026

Could a mammogram predict breast cancer?

NHMRC-funded researchers, led by Associate Professor Shuai Li (on behalf of the late professor John Hopper AM) from the The University of Melbourne are leading the way in advancing breast cancer risk assessment by uncovering hidden insights within digital mammograms.

This research, that spans over a decade, is helping move breast cancer screening towards a more personalised predictive and preventative future.

Read more in NHMRC’s 10 of the Best 17th Edition on our website: https://ow.ly/mAO950ZZEBR

27/10/2026

What did 2025–26 look like at NHMRC?

Our latest Annual Report is now available, highlighting a year of investment in health and medical research, research translation and our work to support a strong and trusted Australian research sector.

Check out all our achievements, activities and progress helping NHMRC build a healthy Australia. You can access the report here:
https://ow.ly/LNVY5101crc

26/10/2026

Tracker is out now!

In this edition, read about a new name for NHMRC’s grant management platform, nominations for NHMRC Council, Science to Art Award details and funding opportunities – plus more!

Head to our website: https://ow.ly/LiSL5100RaH

23/10/2026

Australia’s population is rapidly ageing and as the population ages, so does the prevalence of multiple chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease.

Proud descendant of the Cabrogal clan of the Darug First Nations people and registered nurse, Dr Julee McDonagh of UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia joined NHMRC for Speaking of Science this October.

Watch and listen as she describes her transition from clinician to researcher and provides an overview of her research program into cardiovascular disease and frailty: https://ow.ly/8u925100kT6

23/10/2026

Special Tracker out now!

Nominations are now open for NHMRC Council, Principal Committees and Joint NHMRC-MRFF Advisory Committees. Head to our website to find out more: https://ow.ly/HRwV5100ms4

22/10/2026

What happens when research moves from the lab into everyday healthcare?

For Professor Anushka Patel, seeing evidence translated into better care for patients inspired a career in medical research.

In this edition of Meet the Experts, Professor Patel shares why impactful research matters, and why investing in future researchers is key to improving health outcomes for generations to come.

Visit our website to watch the interview: https://ow.ly/ciyL50ZZEPg

21/10/2026

This , we're highlighting NHMRC-funded research that aims to improve care for older Australians living at home.

Professor Gillian Harvey and colleagues received NHMRC funding through a Centre of Research Excellence to investigate how health and aged care services can work together more effectively. Better coordinated care can help reduce fragmentation, support older people to remain in their homes for longer, and improve experiences for carers.

The Centre will work with researchers, health services and aged care providers to develop evidence that supports high-quality home care for older Australians.

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/

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