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Kidney disease clinical trial at IHMRI
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven has the highest level of kidney disease in Australia, with case numbers in the region double the national average. Recruitment is currently open for an IHMRI clinical trial by Ms Jordan Stanford, for people who are currently living with kidney disease.
For more information or to participate in the trial, you can register your interest on our website.
Does gut bacteria hold the key to understanding kidney disease?
A systematic review conducted by PhD candidate Jordan Stanford (right) has analysed how the composition of gut bacteria in people with kidney disease differs from those without the disease – providing exciting new insights into gut health.
Australia’s COVID-19 response could boost research opportunities
Australia's relatively low coronavirus numbers have meant that facilities have largely stayed open, allowing Australian research to continue.
What will Australian medical research look like post-coronavirus?
IHMRI welcomes new board members
As part of a governance restructure, IHMRI has welcomed three new independent board members.
The new members include Dr Stephen Anderson OAM, Patrick Reid and Maree Kerr. IHMRI is an independent not-for-profit and a joint initiative of the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District and the University of Wollongong.
The Goldilocks approach to balanced parenting
How helicopter parenting can potentially lead to narcissistic traits in young adults is being studied by researchers at IHMRI and the Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders.
A message of thanks
I would like to personally thank all those who supported IHMRI's end of financial year tax appeal. By making a contribution you are funding research into a range of diseases, including cancer, dementia, mental illness and diabetes happening right here in the Illawarra. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are incredibly grateful for your donation and we look forward to keeping you up to date with our research. Your contribution will make a lasting difference.
Distinguished Professor David Adams
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