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High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 adults worldwide, and many people struggle to stick with daily medications. Professor Kate Denton (Monash University) is leading a 2025 Investigator Grant to develop long acting therapies that could better control hypertension and reduce devastating long term organ damage. #WorldHypertensionDay

Recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award for leadership in public health, @CDharmage has dedicated her research career to redefining COPD as a preventable life course condition, shifting the focus from late diagnosis to early intervention. Read more on Professor Dharmage’s career in her own words on our website: ow.ly/GCI750YUqAt

How can we improve treatment for children with thyroid cancer? 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship recipient Dr Joel Vanderniet (University of Sydney) is exploring how ultrasound and genetic testing can improve diagnosis and better match treatments—supporting less invasive care for low risk cases and targeted therapies for higher risk cancers. #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

There’s no universal solution for tackling health issues in regional, rural and remote Australia as every area has its own unique needs. Place based research can help build healthier communities, especially when led by local researchers and co-designed with the community. Discover NHMRC initiatives to support regional, rural and remote health equity: ow.ly/hALa50YbgGM

Tracker is out now! In this edition, read about the new Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research, an invitation for public submissions on draft Motor Neurone Disease Care Guidelines and more. Head to our website: ow.ly/2hwg50YXhPL

NHMRC and @CHFofAustralia have released the new joint Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research. It reflects our joint commitment for consumer and community involvement to be embedded across Australia’s health and medical research sector. Read more: ow.ly/TwLS50YXhvo

This National Reconciliation Week, join us as we host Associate Professor Veronica Matthews of @SydneyUni, @CRE_STRIDE and for our May Speaking of Science. Date: Friday 22 May 2026 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST Register on Microsoft Teams now: @402fca06-dc9c-412f-9bf9-1a335a4671f7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/05642d0e…

Air pollution is a major driver of disease worldwide, increasing cancer risk and worsening respiratory infections. NHMRC funded researcher Dr Clare Weeden from @WEHI_research is exploring how lung cells 'remember' inhaled pollutants. By understanding how this can trigger disease later in life, the research aims to inform policy and mitigate the long term risks of air pollution exposure. #LungHealthAwarenessMonth

Recipient of the 2025 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award for leadership in basic science, Professor Sarah Robertson AO (@choosy_uterus) of Adelaide University has a longstanding career in fertility and pregnancy research, aiming to improve reproductive outcomes for families in Australia and globally. Read more on our website: ow.ly/v5Qm50YUqBn

Announced! NHMRC and @canceraustralia are investing $15 million into high quality health and medical research that will enhance our understanding of early onset cancer. Read more: ow.ly/TifS50YUlux

Why is asthma different in boys and girls? Professor Brian Oliver at the University of Technology Sydney is leading research to improve our understanding of this health disparity. By examining the roles of genes on the Y chromosome and their impact on asthma development, this NHMRC Ideas Grants funded project aims to better understand the higher prevalence of asthma amongst boys before puberty. #WorldAsthmaDay

@JRedHeart leads revolutionary research in cardiovascular disease prevention by challenging the existing, outdated, ‘one‑size‑fits‑all’ cardiac rehabilitation models. Read more on cardiovascular health in the digital era in NHMRC’s 10 of the Best 17th Edition: ow.ly/8Skt50YUoUA

Our April Speaking of Science webinar into improving access to mental health care for children with Professor Jennie Hudson of the @blackdoginst is available to watch on our website now: ow.ly/QZvc50YQTyx

Congratulations, Australia 🇦🇺, on eliminating #trachoma — the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness — as a public health problem. Australia is the 30th country in the world to achieve this milestone. This marks a significant achievement for the health of Indigenous peoples and for global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases. bit.ly/4ecfzS0

We’re reviewing how people find and use Guidelines content on our website – and we want to hear from you! Please take a short survey to help us improve the accessibility and usability of our website. The survey will close on Wednesday 13 May 2026. 👉 Access the survey: ow.ly/Hkw850YRw4t We're also asking for participants in 2 user testing exercises – an online interview and a whiteboard exercise. 👉 Please email webrequest@nhmrc.gov.au by Monday 4 May 2026 for more information or to get involved. Thanks very much for considering helping.

Although there are no effective drugs for severe influenza, a breakthrough led by @Tate_Lab in collaboration with Associate Professor Ashley Mansell, led to innovative treatments that target the body rather than the virus itself to limit inflammation and save lives. Read more in NHMRC’s 10 of the Best 17th Edition now on our website: ow.ly/yTS850YJiFC

Tracker is out now! In this edition, read about our revised policy on use of generative AI in grant applications and peer review, public consultations and international funding opportunities. Head to our website: ow.ly/LqmL50YQSzP

RSV is a leading cause of severe respiratory illness in children but new NHMRC funded research led by Dr Bianca Middleton and a team from @MenziesResearch is seeking improvements for First Nations children in the NT. The team will test the effect of an additional RSV immunisation dose at 6 months with the aim of supporting healthier start to life for First Nations babies#WorldImmunisationWeek

NHMRC is seeking feedback on draft guidance for ammonia, nickel and chlorate, and proposed edits and corrections to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Public consultation will close 5 June 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. Submissions can be made via the NHMRC Consultation Hub: ow.ly/Ga6y50YOimn

The generational strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women runs deep. Read more on how a team of @uwanews researchers have demonstrated innovation and excellence in perinatal depression and anxiety screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in our 17th Edition of 10 of the Best: ow.ly/H9Z550YJi1E