Posted on: 13 October, 2025
The latest global health check has confirmed heart disease remains the world’s biggest killer.
The concerning trend was identified through the Global Burden of Disease study which analysed health challenges and the leading cause of death in Australia and across the world. The study looked at data over more than three decades from 1990 to 2023.
Kolling Institute researcher and Royal North Shore Hosp.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 23 September, 2025
Our latest Kolling Institute newsletter is out detailing the very latest updates from our expert team of researchers, including some promising progress with our bowel cancer investigators.
There's an opportunity to join a clinical trial to minimise the impact of osteoarthritis, a new approach to reduce spinal cord injury related pain and an international award recognising 40 years of service .....
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Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, New Treatment, Research Excellence
Posted on: 04 September, 2025
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
Posted on: 04 September, 2025
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
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 May, 2025
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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
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Newsletters, Research Excellence, World-leading technology
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
Posted on: 15 November, 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
Posted on: 12 August, 2024
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