University of Sydney

University of Sydney researchers involved in successful Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants to advance image guided cancer surgery and develop a needle-free COVID-19 vaccine.University of Sydney medical and science…

Professor Michael Kassiou from the Drug Discovery Initiative will lead a new institute using stem-cell derived organoids to accelerate disease treatment.The University of Sydney will lead the establishment of the NSW Organoid Innovation…

The NSW Government has appointed Professor Tony Weiss AM to chair the Expert Panel of the NSW Biosciences Fund (BioSF). The initiative, announced in January, will support startups to develop and commercialise products, devices and…

The University of Sydney and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) have executed a five-year affiliation agreement, ending 30 November 2027.The University of Sydney and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) have continued their longstanding…

Having trouble sleeping? A new study examines the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease-free life expectancy.Poor sleep could lead to between two and seven years worth of heightened heart disease risk and even premature…

Climate, tectonics and time combine to create powerful forces that craft the face of our planet. Add the gradual sculpting of the Earth’s surface by rivers and what to us seems solid as rock is constantly changing.However, our…

From fluorescent nanoparticles to novel quantum sensors in medical imaging, academics and alumni of the University of Sydney have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.Eight prestigious Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to members of…

People with chronic back pain may turn to spinal cord stimulation to ease their pain, but a University of Sydney led Cochrane Review found no sustained benefits to the surgery that outweigh the costs and risks.Spinal cord stimulation, a…

A new review on the global mental health impact of the pandemic confirms feared increases in depression and anxiety, with leading experts saying little has been done to address what is set to become a mounting mental health crisis.Young…

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.The review led by Lindy Clemson,…