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Cardiovascular and Renal Research

Awards point to world-leading cardiac care.

Highlighting the talent and expertise at Royal North Shore Hospital and the Kolling Institute, a group of clinicians took out a collection of coveted awards at the Cardiac Society (CSANZ) scientific meeting. The most prestigious research award for young investigators across Australia and New Zealand was awarded to cardiologist Dr Karan Rao. He was presented with the Clinical Ralph Reader Prize for .....
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Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Research Excellence, World-leading technology

Kolling Institute Year in Review.

The Kolling Institute Year in Review profiles our impressive and unique teams, and the impact of their crucial research. Our investigators are driving world-leading research into some of the most significant health challenges, from heart and kidney disease, chronic pain and cancer, to musculoskeletal, neurological and age-related conditions. With a large share of our researchers named amongst.....
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Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, New Treatment, Research Excellence, World-leading technology

Podcast offers insight into the future of healthcare .

 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

Celebrating over 100 years of innovation.

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

Kolling Institute Newsletter May 2025.

Check out our latest newsletter Researchers target sleep for muscle pain relief Landmark clinical trial to improve lung cancer treatment Pioneering Muscle Map project receives funding support Travel awards for emerging research leaders And much more:  Click here:
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Newsletters, Research Excellence, World-leading technology

Beryl and Jack Jacobs Travel Awards offer crucial international opportunities.

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. Pablo Cru.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence

Kolling Research Symposium 2024.

We would like to thank everyone involved in the 2024 Kolling Institute Symposium. During the event, a diverse collection of researchers detailed the latest progress with their ground-breaking work into kidney and heart disease treatments, bone and muscle conditions, rare cancers, and neurological challenges. There was a focus too on the innovative work to develop a unique wellbeing index. Researche.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Presentations, Research Excellence

Researchers develop urine test based on kidney cell colour and AI to diagnose chronic kidney disease.

We may soon have a convenient and painless approach to diagnose chronic kidney disease following research by the team from the Kolling Institute’s Renal Research Laboratory. Chronic kidney disease is an emerging global health issue, currently affecting more than 11 per cent of Australians and 13 per cent of the worldwide population. By 2032, it’s estimated up to 125 million people will have the con.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Research Excellence

Special Research Feature - Year in Review 2023.

Our Kolling Institute Year in Review profiles our innovative and life-changing research across the Kolling Institute. Our researchers are driving investigations into some of the most challenging health conditions from heart and kidney disease to musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Our teams have continued to increase their research impact, while forging.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence

Running for game-changing research.

Less than two years after a breast cancer diagnosis, Professor Gemma Figtree has completed the prestigious Boston Marathon while raising significant funds for cancer research. Gemma crossed the finish line in a sub four hour time as part of the talented team running for the internationally renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Gemma ran her first marathon just after completing six months of chemot.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Funding support, Research Excellence