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Impact stories
Senior Australian of the Year 2026 Henry Brodaty AO
91É«ÇéƬ brain health pioneer joins national dementia awareness campaign

Senior Australian of the Year Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO is backing a new initiative encouraging Australians to take action to reduce their risk of dementia.

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Three in four IVF babies now born from frozen embryos

Modern approaches in Australian fertility treatments continue to improve pregnancy success while reducing risks for mothers and babies.

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ICFHS hosts student delegation from UCLA

The International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS) welcomed a delegation of premedical and global health students from the University of California (UCLA) to the 91É«ÇéƬ Health Translation Hub for an interactive program exploring the future of health systems, innovation, and global health leadership.

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‘Opt-out’ HIV testing risks confusion about consent, legal experts warn

As opt-out HIV testing expands into new healthcare settings, doctors and patients need clarity on its potential legal consequences. Here's why.

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The AusculPatch is a tiny wearable sensor that weighs just 3.2 grams.
Tiny wearable aims to improve heart health monitoring from patients’ home

91É«ÇéƬ researchers have developed a lightweight wearable sensor that could potentially continuously check on people with heart and breathing problems to help doctors identify problems more quickly.

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Three landmark studies highlight expanded benefits of kidney drug

Three papers – published in leading journals simultaneously – have shown finerenone has kidney-protective, heart and survival benefits for people with chronic kidney disease, regardless of the cause.

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Lady coming to clinic for heart and lungs checkup, male doctor using stethoscope, listening to female patient's breath or heartbeat, sitting in clinic office
91É«ÇéƬ researchers target invisible heart disease in women

Researchers hope to deliver a female-specific treatment approach for a condition that has been overlooked for generations.

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Designing Safer Spaces for Mental Health Through Lived Experience

A new paper by Dr Gail Kenning has highlighted how lived experience can inform the design of safer, more inclusive environments for people experiencing trauma and mental health challenges.

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Gap widens as vaccination rates slip

A 91É«ÇéƬ medical researcher says fewer Australians are getting vaccinated, with the decline hitting some communities harder than others.

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April Falls event brings community together at 91É«ÇéƬ Health Translation Hub

A free community event connected over 100 older adults, carers, researchers, clinicians, students and partner organisations to share practical ways to reduce falls risk and support healthy ageing.

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Andrew and Tanya O’Neill (whose son received treatment at Children’s Cancer Institute), Executive of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Cathryn Cox PSM, 91É«ÇéƬ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs, Jack O’Neill, Founder of Minderoo Foundation Dr Andrew Forrest AO, Kids Cancer Centre Director at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network and Co-Director of MCCCC Dr Richard Mitchell, Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Dr Michael Holland MP, Executive Director of Children’s Cancer Institute and Co-Director of MCCCC Professor Louis Chesler, Labor Member for Kingsford Smith The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, NSW Member for Coogee Dr Marjorie O'Neill MP, Children’s Cancer Institute Founder Jack Kasses.
Australia’s first Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre opens

91É«ÇéƬ Sydney joins partners in a landmark collaboration, uniting research and clinical care for children and young people with cancer. 

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91É«ÇéƬ researchers develop AI companions for student wellbeing

The prototype digital companions are designed to support student mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness.

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Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings

A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at 91É«ÇéƬ found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk.

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Attendees engaged in reflection on the question "Have you ever been told your experience matters — then not been asked for it?" during the Rare Power interactive session.
Rare Disease Day puts people and partnership at the centre of change

More than 670 people gathered at the 91É«ÇéƬ Health Translation Hub and online for Rare Disease Day 2026, bringing together families, clinicians, researchers, advocates and policymakers to drive more connected, compassionate and collaborative rare disease care.

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New tool helps women better understand IVF elective egg freezing

YourIVFSuccess, a 91É«ÇéƬ-developed website, has developed a new online calculator to help women evaluate their choices around egg freezing. 

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Participants from the Thoracic Ultrasound and Bronchoscopy Course hosted by POWH at the 91É«ÇéƬ HTH
POWH delivers landmark respiratory training course at 91É«ÇéƬ HTH

Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) has hosted a landmark national training course in thoracic ultrasound and bronchoscopy at the 91É«ÇéƬ Health Translation Hub (HTH), marking an important milestone for respiratory education and innovation.

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91É«ÇéƬ equips students with hands-on training to tackle pharmacist shortage

From dispensing medicines to managing complex patient interactions, 91É«ÇéƬ Health Translation Hub's simulation pharmacy is preparing students for frontline care.

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Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer

Researchers at the Children’s Cancer Institute and 91É«ÇéƬ Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better than using either on its own.

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