The UNSW Rural Clinical Campus in Wagga Wagga has celebrated its 25th anniversary. 🎉 Students, alumni, staff, health professionals and community partners gathered at the Biomedical Sciences Centre on Friday to mark the milestone and reflect on the impact of rural medical education. Wagga Wagga was the first of five UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses now established across New South Wales, alongside Albury, Coffs Harbour, Griffith and Port Macquarie. Over the past 25 years, thousands of medical students have trained at these campuses, with many going on to practise in rural and regional communities. “Our students don’t just study here, they become part of the community,” says Professor Tara Mackenzie, Associate Dean of UNSW Medicine & Health and Head of UNSW School of Clinical Medicine, Rural. “That connection is what inspires so many to stay and practise in rural areas long after they graduate.” Here’s to the next 25 years! 🩺 ✨
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At UNSW Medicine & Health, we harness the ideas and expertise of tens of thousands of minds to improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and partnerships with leading healthcare organisations. We educate the next generation of doctors, researchers, and health leaders through world-class programs and hands-on clinical experience. Each year, thousands of students graduate ready to make a tangible difference locally, nationally, and globally. Our researchers tackle pressing health challenges, from cancer, infectious diseases, and neuroscience to cardiac and metabolic medicine, collaborating with global research institutes and independent medical research centres to translate discoveries into real-world solutions. With a presence across New South Wales, from Sydney to regional hubs like Port Macquarie and Albury-Wodonga, we work with communities, government, and industry to improve health outcomes and advance global health. We believe in academic freedom, so posts do not necessarily represent official UNSW views. Read our Social Media Terms of Service at www.unsw.to/sm UNSW Sydney CRICOS no.00098G Follow our social media channels: Facebook: http://facebook.com/unswmedicine Instagram: http://instagram.com/unswmedicine YouTube: http://youtube.com/unsw
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Congratulations to UNSW Medicine & Health Emeritus Professor Stephen Dain. 🎉
Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Stephen Dain, FAAO, the 2025 recipient of the Henry B. Peters Award for Public Health and Environmental Vision. This well-deserved honour from the American Academy Of Optometry Foundation is a testament to his decades of impactful work in the field. Please join us in celebrating Stephen’s outstanding achievement!
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UNSW researchers have been awarded $4.7 million by the Medical Research Future Fund for four initiatives to improve patient care. 🎉 Their projects will test new treatments for cluster headaches and complex regional pain syndrome, improve access to paediatric care for children in regional areas and investigate the causes of pregnancy loss for people undergoing reproductive treatment. Congratulations to Dr Shannon Pike, Dr Wentao Li, Associate Professor Gila Moalem-Taylor and Dr Faraidoon Haghdoost MD, PhD (Big Head Pain), and their teams. 👏 https://lnkd.in/e2225AbG
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Ready to sharpen your strategic thinking? If you missed our Learn to Lead program in June, now is your chance to take part in UNSW’s free, online leadership course created exclusively for our alumni community. Discover practical strategies to navigate today’s complex challenges, sharpen your decision-making, and strengthen the leadership skills that will set you apart. This self-paced course is perfect for busy professionals ready to take their careers to the next level. 📅 27 Oct – 9 Nov 2025 💻 Free, 100% online 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4gZMB7f
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See the future of healthcare pitched live at the UNSW Medicine & Health x UNSW Founders BYO Innovation Challenge Pitching Showcase. 🩺 📅 Tuesday, 28 October, 5:00 - 8:00PM 📍Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, UNSW UNSW researchers will present innovative solutions developed through the BYO Innovation Challenge to tackle key healthcare issues. Their pitches will be in the running for cash prizes awarded on the night. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore bold ideas and connect with colleagues shaping the future of health and medical research. Reserve your free tickets, now: https://lnkd.in/edqSEz7i
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💬 “I find it exciting working across global research projects and seeing the large-scale impact that small actionable changes … can have on the health of populations.” Meet Dr Katrina Kissock, a Research Fellow in the Food Policy Division at The George Institute for Global Health, a Conjoint Lecturer in our School of Health Sciences, and a practising dietitian. As an early career researcher, she’s already contributing to international efforts to improve cardiovascular health through simple, scalable interventions. “I am currently working on various research projects to support the switch from regular salt to potassium-enriched salt across the globe to improve cardiovascular health.” Dr Kissock was awarded a Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, which will support her ongoing research to drive more Australian consumers and food manufacturers to make the switch to potassium-enriched salt. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJpdRrMA
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Two UNSW-led projects have been awarded $3.3 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to drive better health outcomes for people with intellectual disability. UNSW Medicine & Health Associate Professor Margo Barr will be developing an AI tool to detect health concerns earlier for people with intellectual disability. The ‘My Health Choices My Way’ project, led by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Professor Iva Strnadová with UNSW Medicine & Health Dr Elizabeth Emma Palmer, will work to transform health care access for young Australians with intellectual disability as they move into adulthood. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emTs9B8C
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Congratulations to Smriti Bangera, Divya Tyagi and Aari Sivakumar, whose start-up company Chloris Labs won both the UNSW Medicine & Health and UNSW Science Faculty awards at the 2025 Peter Farrell Cup. 🏆🏆 Chloris Labs was founded with the aim of creating clearer diagnostic pathways for women. Almost half of Australian women live with a chronic condition, and yet the median time to a correct diagnosis is four years. They’re working with GPs to create a processing system to reduce bias in women’s healthcare and improve efficiency, to help women receive the care they deserve, sooner. “Chloris Labs exemplifies the innovation that we champion at UNSW,” says Dean of Medicine & Health Professor Cheryl Jones. “Their work addresses a critical gap in women’s health, and has the potential to help GPs make faster, more accurate diagnoses so women aren’t left waiting for answers." This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Peter Farrell Cup, which celebrates innovative and impactful start-ups. Chloris Labs was selected to compete from a record number of applicants, and the team’s impressive pitch presentation at the Cup Finals led them to win $20,000 in prize money to grow the company. UNSW Founders UNSW Science
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UNSW Associate Professor Amy Peacock has been awarded $1.99 million by the Medical Research Future Fund to reduce alcohol-related harm among young Australians. “Alcohol use is a leading cause of youth mortality and morbidity in Australia,” says A/Prof. Peacock, Deputy Director of National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW. “However, current policies, programs and practices to prevent and reduce harm have not kept pace with changes in how young people experience today’s alcohol landscape.” The new study will work with young people to understand their experiences with alcohol and create more effective harm minimisation strategies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/es7vPyV5
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A daily medicine is offering new hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and affects movement. Xavier was just a baby when his parents were faced with two treatment options: a lifelong regimen of spinal injections, or a clinical trial testing an oral medication called risdiplam. They chose the trial. Five years on, Xavier is walking, climbing, dancing and attending preschool – milestones that would have otherwise been out of reach. “We saw him learn to roll and learn to sit and then eventually to learn to stand and walk by himself, and none of that was fathomable or possible without this medicine,” said study co-lead Professor Michelle Farrar, from UNSW's School of Clinical Medicine and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. “It's just amazing … it gives families real hope.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCZaxqam
New hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy