https://www.health.gov.au/ en https://www.health.gov.au/news/performance-indicators-for-measuring-the-impact-of-the-medical-research-future-fund?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Performance+indicators+for+measuring+the+impact+of+the+Medical+Research+Future+Fund+ We have published a set of performance indicators for assessing the success and impact of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:25 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/performance-indicators-for-measuring-the-impact-of-the-medical-research-future-fund https://www.health.gov.au/news/responding-to-ethical-issues-in-genetics-research?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Responding+to+ethical+issues+in+genetics+research Professor Dianne Nicol is passionate about talking to the community about ethical, legal and social issues in genetics research. We asked Dianne about becoming an expert in this field and the most urgent issues in genetics research today. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:21 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/responding-to-ethical-issues-in-genetics-research https://www.health.gov.au/news/382-million-for-nearly-200-ground-breaking-medical-research-projects?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=%24382+million+for+nearly+200+ground-breaking+medical+research+projects The Australian Government is investing $382 million in nearly 200 medical research projects, including $32 million to improve First Nations health. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:57 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/382-million-for-nearly-200-ground-breaking-medical-research-projects https://www.health.gov.au/news/15-million-for-research-into-mitochondrial-disease?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=%2415+million+for+research+into+mitochondrial+disease The Australian Government is investing $15 million for mitochondrial disease research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:46 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/15-million-for-research-into-mitochondrial-disease https://www.health.gov.au/news/is-human-gene-editing-good-for-our-health-a-citizens-jury-speaks?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Is+human+gene+editing+good+for+our+health%3F+A+citizens%E2%80%99+jury+speaks Gene editing allows us to modify our genes. This can cure diseases. But it could also be used in the future to select for traits that give social or competitive advantages. Professor Nicol asked a citizens’ jury to decide under what circumstances we should allow human gene editing. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:38 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/is-human-gene-editing-good-for-our-health-a-citizens-jury-speaks https://www.health.gov.au/news/upcoming-health-and-medical-research-grant-opportunities?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Upcoming+health+and+medical+research+grant+opportunities You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from April 2023. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:26 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/upcoming-health-and-medical-research-grant-opportunities https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Early+cancer+detection+and+screening+for+Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+people It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:44 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Early+cancer+detection+and+screening+for+Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+people It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:44 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=Early+cancer+detection+and+screening+for+Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+people It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:44 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/early-cancer-detection-and-screening-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people https://www.health.gov.au/news/how-to-deal-with-loneliness-and-get-support?utm_source=health.gov.au&utm_medium=rss-item&utm_campaign=latest-news&utm_content=How+to+deal+with+loneliness+and+get+support+ Everyone feels down sometimes, but if it’s constant you may want support. Learn some ways to keep yourself strong and how to reach out for help. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:42 Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/how-to-deal-with-loneliness-and-get-support