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New A$30 million trans-Tasman research fund to drive life-saving research

A new trans-Tasman A$30 million research commercialisation fund for local universities -- announced today in San Diego by Premier of Victoria John Brumby and in New Zealand by New Zealand's Minister for Economic Development Pete Hodgson -- will drive cross-disciplinary research into developing life-saving medical technology.

Pharmacists dispense healthier hearts

Pharmacists in Altona, Werribee, Terang and Camperdown will take a lead role in patient's heart health this July by participating in the Healthy Hearts in Pharmacy research project.

Ski injuries big danger in 2008: Expert

Fresh snow falls in Victorian ski fields have prompted a leading Monash University injury prevention expert to warn of a spate of injuries on the slopes this winter unless skiers and snowboarders follow recommended safety measures.

Monash part of world-first cardiovascular research

Monash University is taking part in a world-first study into cardiovascular disease (CVD) which kills one Australian every 10 minutes and affects 3.5 million people nationally.

Medical facility a first for southern hemisphere

A new Monash University facility that produces a key agent central to many types of scientific research and treatment options is officially up and running.

Monash researchers uncover cancer survival secrets

A team of Monash University researchers has uncovered the role of a family of enzymes in the mutation of benign or less aggressive tumours into more aggressive, potentially fatal, cancers in the human body.

Better awareness equals better health for people with disabilities

University experts have helped develop a new awareness and teaching campaign that encourages health professionals to gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of people with a developmental disability.

Fighting fat - Our obesity epidemic

Australia is one of the fattest nations in the world. Up to 25 per cent of Australian children are obese or overweight compared with 5 per cent in the 1960s.

Killer carbs - Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we age

A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and potentially weight-gain as we grow older.

National alliance to boost disease research

Monash University will collaborate with eight of Australia's leading scientific research institutions in a new partnership aimed at boosting Australia's research capacity for tackling major health problems including cancer, diabetes, deafness, infertility, autoimmune disease and arthritis.

New name reflects new era for pharmacy at Monash University

The Victorian College of Pharmacy, a faculty of Monash University, has embraced its modern position and focus announcing a change of name to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Melbourne in world first stem cell treatment for neck vertebral repair

Melbourne is set to host the world's first clinical trials of a new medical treatment that could give hope to millions of people suffering neck spinal pain and injuries.

Monash brings out academic heavyweights to tackle obesity

Monash University has launched an academic taskforce to fight the obesity epidemic gripping Australia.

Monash wins $32m for health and medical research

Monash University has secured $32 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding -- the University's highest ever NHMRC funding amount for the greatest number of projects.

Steroid patch boosts sex drive in older women

An international study, led by Monash University's Professor Susan Davis has confirmed steroid patches can significantly increase the sex drive of postmenopausal women not using hormone replacement therapies.

Monash awarded $6.4 million in NHMRC Research and Practitioner Fellowships

The National Medical Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded Monash University $6.4 million in Research and Practitioner Fellowships in its latest funding round -- a 31 per cent increase on 2007.

New $5.4m regenerative medicine research facility opened

Monash University has established the largest zebra fish research facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

Improving quality of life for aged care patients

A research team from Monash University together with Austin Health, Northern Health and the North East Valley Division of General Practice in Melbourne will develop a new model of care to improve the continuity of treatment for elderly patients as they transfer from hospital to an aged care facility.