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$5.4 million for brain cancer research
The Australian Government is providing more than $5.4 million to support ground-breaking brain cancer research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$156 million to support innovative medical research
The Australian Government is investing $156.7 million in 93 innovative medical research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Reducing the high rate of chronic kidney disease in First Nations communities
Indigenous-led research is using advanced multi-omics technology to reduce the high rate of chronic kidney disease in First Nations communities.
Acknowledging Medical Research Future Fund assessors
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Roll of Honour celebrates the people who contributed to the MRFF grant assessment process in 2021-2022.
Supporting bushfire responders after the fires
The largest ever pre- and post-bushfire fighters survey asks how the Black Summer fires in 2019-20 impacts their mental health. The results: we are better supporting professional bushfire fighters, but our volunteers need more help.
$31.5 million to boost support for COVID-19 research
The Australian Government is providing $31.5 million to support medical researchers to drive, and contribute to, global efforts to understand and treat COVID-19. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Consumer priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund
We asked members of our new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Consumer Reference Panel (CRP) about their top priorities.
Suicide prevention for boys and men
Boys and men are 3 times as likely to die by suicide in Australia than girls and women. The Buoy Project is testing 7 different suicide prevention programs that target boys and men. The aim is to find out which programs might be most effective in reducing male suicide.
Australia’s unique, ultra-early surgery trial to minimise stroke damage caused by bleeding in the brain
Jenni trained in stroke research after her dad had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. She is Associate Investigator and consumer adviser on a trial designed to reduce loss of function in survivors of this kind of stroke.
Medical Research Future Fund webinar for research administration officers
We invite you to join us for the inaugural Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officer webinar at 2:00pm (AEST) on 4 August 2022.
Policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund grant agreement
Read our policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant agreement.
World-first discovery promises new therapy for injured or wasted muscle
Professor Peter Currie dedicated his research career to finding a treatment for incurable muscle injury and disease. In 2021 Peter’s research team published their discovery of a new biological substance needed for skeletal muscle healing. Peter thinks NAMPT could be the cure he’s been looking for.
Our Journey Our Story
Aboriginal-led research is implementing and evaluating the Debakarn Koorliny Wangkiny (Steady Walking and Talking) co-design framework. The aim is to improve mental health services for Aboriginal young people.
Music therapy eHealth supporting people with dementia
A music therapist and a human-computer interaction expert help carers use music to calm people with dementia.
Using artificial intelligence to stop antibiotic resistant superbug outbreaks in our hospitals
The SuperbugAI Flagship is developing a hospital tracking and response system to detect superbugs. The system will also support personalised treatment to improve patient survival and control outbreaks sooner.
Improving the speed and accuracy of emerging genomic technologies
Dr Ira Deveson’s ultra-fast COVID sequencing workflow made global media headlines. At the peak of the pandemic in 2020, Ira’s new workflow reduced COVID variant sequencing time from one week to 4 hours. This allowed authorities to quickly trace the sources of infections and stop them from spreading.
Helping surgeons get all the cancer out the first time
New surgical probes will help surgeons to identify microscopic cancer tissue in real time. This ability to check they have removed all the cancer during the operation will reduce the need for repeat surgery.
Update on the proposed changes to the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015
The Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (IFLA Bill 2021) has lapsed following the federal election announcement.
$15 million to support Mitochondrial disease research
The Australian Government will invest up to $15 million to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology following the passing of Maeve’s Law.
Join our next Medical Research Future Fund webinar
We invite you to join us for our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar at 10:30am on 12 April 2022.
Mental health experts to guide the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
A new expert advisory panel will guide research into mental health under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity gender data
A report on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity gender data is now available.
Budget 2022-23: Investments in life-saving health and medical research
The Australian Government has announced investments in the Medical Research Future Fund and a new plan for biotechnology in Australia in the 2022-23 Budget.
Policy statement for Department of Health staff participating in activities funded by Medical Research Future Fund
Read our policy for Department of Health staff who participate in activities funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
World’s first lung scanner brings hope for people living with lung conditions
Funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has supported the development and commercialisation of the world’s first dedicated lung scanner.
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