News and Events
8 August 2023
A Q&A with Dr Low on his career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics his team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Mitchell Low is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Natural Products Research at NICM Health Research Institute. His research focuses on analytical chemistry, pharmacology, product development and early-stage clinical trials.
A Q&A with Dr Low on his career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics his team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Mitchell Low is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Natural Products Research at NICM Health Research Institute. His research focuses on analytical chemistry, pharmacology, product development and early-stage clinical trials.
24 July 2023
Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute and School of Medicine, have launched a new online short course, Foundations of Advanced Integrative Medicine Practice in Australia. The microcredential course is designed specifically for General Practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training in Australia.
Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute and School of Medicine, have launched a new online short course, Foundations of Advanced Integrative Medicine Practice in Australia. The microcredential course is designed specifically for General Practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training in Australia.
10 July 2023
Dementia researchers from NICM Health Research Institute and Western Sydney University are part of a cross disciplinary, cross institutional team that has secured $418,433 in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council in a targeted call for research into ‘Cultural, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity in Dementia Research.’.
Dementia researchers from NICM Health Research Institute and Western Sydney University are part of a cross disciplinary, cross institutional team that has secured $418,433 in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council in a targeted call for research into ‘Cultural, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity in Dementia Research.’.
30 June 2023
As the chill of winter settles in, I hope this message finds you warm and in good spirits. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the latest edition of our winter newsletter.
As the chill of winter settles in, I hope this message finds you warm and in good spirits. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the latest edition of our winter newsletter.
30 June 2023
NICM HRI throughout the first half of the year have featured in the media commenting on topics including new drug developments for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, menopause, period pain, endometriosis, medicinal cannabis, efficacy of a new energy drinks using herbal ingredients, and gut health.
NICM HRI throughout the first half of the year have featured in the media commenting on topics including new drug developments for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, menopause, period pain, endometriosis, medicinal cannabis, efficacy of a new energy drinks using herbal ingredients, and gut health.
19 June 2023
As the winter flu season continues to affect many people, it is important to remember that it is not too late to get a flu shot.
As the winter flu season continues to affect many people, it is important to remember that it is not too late to get a flu shot.
13 June 2023
TENS machines for period pain are all over social media. But what are they? And do they work?
TENS machines for period pain are all over social media. But what are they? And do they work?
12 June 2023
NICM HRI'S Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim joined Maggie Beer at Vivid Sydney to discuss the relationship between good food, wellbeing, and healthy ageing.
NICM HRI'S Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim joined Maggie Beer at Vivid Sydney to discuss the relationship between good food, wellbeing, and healthy ageing.
15 May 2023
A Q&A with Dr Karamacoska on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Diana Karamacoska is a Research Support Program Fellow, Healthy Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research aims to improve quality of life for older adults, particularly those affected by dementia, using interdisciplinary approaches that span lifestyle, medical, sociocultural, and environmental initiatives..
A Q&A with Dr Karamacoska on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Diana Karamacoska is a Research Support Program Fellow, Healthy Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research aims to improve quality of life for older adults, particularly those affected by dementia, using interdisciplinary approaches that span lifestyle, medical, sociocultural, and environmental initiatives..
19 April 2023
Western Sydney University will receive $660,000 over the next three years to study the use of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis. The philanthropic gift provided by the Wilson Foundation will fund a clinical trial, laboratory work investigating the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and inflammatory markers, as well as a health economics component exploring the potential cost-benefits of medicinal cannabis for treating endometriosis.
Western Sydney University will receive $660,000 over the next three years to study the use of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis. The philanthropic gift provided by the Wilson Foundation will fund a clinical trial, laboratory work investigating the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and inflammatory markers, as well as a health economics component exploring the potential cost-benefits of medicinal cannabis for treating endometriosis.
