University of Sydney experts recognised with $47 million for medical research

Researchers from the University of Sydney have been awarded $47 million to support 32 research projects, including investigations of younger-onset dementia, the treatment of blinding eye diseases through stem cell therapy, and the impact of e-cigarette use by adolescents.

The Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants aim to transform health and medical research and innovation to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to health system sustainability.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Emma Johnston celebrated the funding success.

“I am heartened to see such strong support for our world-class medical research as we work to solve complex health challenges for the benefit of many Australians and their families.”

“This funding will allow our academics to undertake important research to address critical health issues; from projects to inform health interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in primary health care settings, to improved treatments for brain cancer, and stem cell therapies that reduce the impact of eye disease. I would particularly like to extend my congratulations to our early- and mid-career researchers awarded grants in this round,” she said.