7 July 2015 • News University of Melbourne studies effects of aspirin on bowel cancer An international study led by the University of Melbourne has confirmed that long-term regular taking of aspirin or ibuprofen reduces the risk of bowel cancer…
2 April 2015 • News Melbourne researchers plotting the elimination of dengue Researchers at the University of Melbourne along with international collaborators are using a novel way to block the dengue virus in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes using the…
24 February 2015 • News University of Melbourne aims to improve public health training and education in India Training in public health policy and leadership, improving disability programs and lessons from Australian in tobacco plain packaging policies are some of the collaborative projects…
26 November 2014 • News Typhoid gene unravelled People who carry a particular type of gene have natural resistance against typhoid fever according to new research published in Nature Genetics. Lead researcher, Dr…
11 November 2014 • News Melbourne global health and disease expert wins major award Laureate Professor Alan Lopez, Director, Global Burden of Disease Group, University of Melbourne has received the prestigious Peter Wills Medal at The Research Australia Awards….
24 October 2014 • News Melbourne project looking at the oral health of children from migrant backgrounds A project looking at the oral health of children from migrant backgrounds found there are many significant barriers for parents accessing mainstream dental services and…
11 July 2014 • News Melbourne Public Health research finds ex-prisoners struggle to reintegrate into society People with a history of mental disorder experience particularly poor outcomes following release from prison, a new Australian study has found. In one of the…
9 May 2014 • News University of Melbourne investigation to improve patient experience An investigation led by the University of Melbourne shows that positive patient experience is as a key part of high-quality health care and goes beyond responsibility…
18 February 2014 • News New director at Melbourne public health school Internationally renowned health economist Professor Barbara McPake has been appointed director of the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the Melbourne School of Population and…
6 January 2014 • News University of Melbourne to go tobacco free The University of Melbourne will go tobacco free on all campuses from World Cancer Day on February 4, 2014 to provide a healthier environment for…
