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20 Nov 2025
A new resource driven by research from the University of Melbourne has been released to support General Practitioners (GPs) in advising patients about breast density and its implications for cancer screening.
17 Nov 2025
A new artificial intelligence tool that can create virtual representations of patients and predict individual health trajectories has been hailed a potential gamechanger for the clinical trial sector.
24 Oct 2025
Neurobiologist and optometrist Associate Professor Teresa Puthussery, a University of Melbourne alum, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow.
15 Oct 2025
A new alliance will bring together organisations working across patient care, research, training, and clinical trials to coordinate resources and provide a platform to translate vision science innovations into real-world outcomes for patients.
10 Oct 2025
The Indigenous Data Network (IDN) will hold its first Indigenous Datathon on October 11 and 12, co-located with the biennial International Data Week 2025, one of the world’s leading data events for data science, research, and policy communities.
8 Oct 2025
A 19th century pharmacy, a blood-letting device called a scarifier and an amputation saw are among the expansive collection at the University of Melbourne’s Medical History Museum, which recently opened to the public in a new purpose-built location this week.
25 Sep 2025
University of Melbourne researchers are leading a global initiative to improve indoor air quality, ensuring access to clean and healthy indoor air is increasingly recognised as essential for public health.
23 Sep 2025
A simple blood test of placental health which could prevent many stillbirths will be trialled by University of Melbourne academics and partner institutes across Australia.
8 Sep 2025
A smart-phone app, developed by University of Melbourne researchers is helping speed up the process of diagnosing cerebral palsy in babies, by allowing parents to complete an early screening test from the comfort of their own home.
25 Aug 2025
Scientists who are developing a revolutionary and more accurate iron test are heading to the Northern Territory to gather real-world data to help them design a blood-test device to operate in a range of environments.
20 Aug 2025
Kate remembers the day perfectly her 18-month-old son Hudson heard sounds for the first time after receiving a multichannel cochlear implant.
18 Aug 2025
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed at the University of Melbourne is helping transform how skin cancer is detected.
19 Jun 2025
Common viral respiratory infections such as COVID-19, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are linked to an increased short-term risk of stroke and heart attack in adults, new University of Melbourne research has found.
13 Jun 2025
University of Melbourne and Western Health researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool to prevent cancer patients from receiving incorrect doses of chemotherapy.
23 May 2025
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) have developed a blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children, eliminating the need for costly and invasive procedures and giving families earlier access to treatment.
30 Apr 2025
Repeated exposure to climate disasters leads to worse mental health with slower recovery times, according to new University of Melbourne research.
8 Apr 2025
A new website led by University of Melbourne academics and designed for people undergoing IVF treatment will help them navigate and decide on optional extras or so-called “add-ons” during their treatment.
20 Mar 2025
An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the skin of babies, called lipids, are linked to the development of eczema in children.
5 Mar 2025
For the first time, researchers have identified that inflammation - long associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - appears to cause increased mutations linked to MS progression.
20 Feb 2025
A $7.5 million philanthropic donation from Dennis Bastas, CEO of DBG Health, will establish a new Health Leadership academy to address critical leadership and workforce challenges facing the global health sector.