Posted on: 03 July, 2025
Researchers from the Kolling Institute and the University of Sydney have joined with international collaborators from Spain, America, South Korea and Brazil to develop a website to improve the genetic diagnosis and management of Menière disease.
The Menière Disease Atlas of Genes and Cells is a free, open resource which can be used by researchers and clinicians globally as a reference dataset for d.....
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Category: Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 02 July, 2025
A career dedicated to improving the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injury has been recognised with the highest honour by the International Spinal Cord Society.
Leading physiotherapist and researcher Professor Lisa Harvey was presented with the gold medal in front of the world’s best spinal cord injury clinicians and researchers in Belgium.
Professor Harvey, who works at the Joh.....
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Category: Awards, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, New Treatment, Research Excellence
Posted on: 24 June, 2025
A fascinating and informative podcast has been launched showcasing groundbreaking research, innovative healthcare, and inspiring stories from across Northern Sydney.
Tomorrow’s Medicine Today is an initiative of the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the Kolling Institute, New South Wales’ oldest medical research institute.
Co-hosted by the Kolling Institute’s Academic Director Profess.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 24 June, 2025
The inaugural Eva Kolling Research Day was staged within Royal North Shore Hospital, providing the perfect chance to celebrate the vision and generosity of a true pioneer.
Established in 1920, the Kolling Institute is the oldest medical research institute in New South Wales. It has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research for more than a hundred years, with its founding director Dr W. Wilson .....
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Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 23 June, 2025
Researchers from Royal North Shore Hospital and the Kolling Institute will lead Australia’s first study of whole-body screening for young people with neurofibromatosis type 1.
Led by Dr Sue-Faye Siow from the department of clinical genetics, the study was awarded a grant through the RNSH Campus Research Grants Scheme, and an additional $30,000 in support from the NORTH Foundation.
Neurofibromatosis.....
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Category: New Treatment, Research Excellence
Posted on: 19 June, 2025
We would like to congratulate one of our emerging leaders at the Kolling Institute who has received a prestigious award at an international conference in Melbourne.
In her final year of her PhD, Caitlin Fenech has been presented with a President’s Special Commendation award at the 36th World Congress of Neuropsychopharmacology, CINP-AsCNP 2025.
Caitlin has also taken to the stage today to deliver a.....
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Category: Awards, Presentations, Research Excellence
Posted on: 29 May, 2025
International Clinical Trials Day provided the chance to recognise the many people contributing to our life-changing clinical trials.
Two key events were staged to mark the day, including a presentation in the Kolling auditorium from leading clinical trial investigators, and a public display within Royal North Shore Hospital.
More than 300 trials are underway across Northern Sydney including .....
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Category: New Treatment, Research Excellence
Posted on: 23 May, 2025
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Newsletters, Research Excellence, World-leading technology
Posted on: 15 May, 2025
Leading Royal North Shore Hospital clinician researcher Professor Nick Pavlakis and Professor Ben Solomon have secured a $14.7 million MRFF grant for a clinical trial which will explore the use of a liquid biopsy to inform treatment for lung cancer.
The condition is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia and worldwide, claiming an estimated 9,000 lives in Australia each year.
The pioneering.....
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Category: Funding support, Research Excellence
Posted on: 12 May, 2025
Five emerging researchers will have the chance to develop their skills and raise the international profile of the Kolling Institute thanks to generous funding from the Skipper Jacobs Charitable Trust.
Academic Director Professor James Elliott said a total of $40,000 will be shared by the early-to-mid career researchers to increase their research impact and strengthen their collaborations.
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence