News Archive
Improving the “wait and see” approach in MDS blood cancer treatment
Researchers are closer to helping the 50% of people with a group of blood disorders that can transform into acute leukemia but who don’t respond to the best available treatment.
POWCS Students Win Medals
Congratulations to all our students who graduated with all Faculty of Medicine undergraduate students in the Sir John Clancy Auditorium on Saturday 17th June.
Two POWCS students were awarded medals:
Bachelor of Medical Studies
Doctor of Medicine and
The Foundation Year Graduates Medal
BMed MD Distinction
SESLHD Staff Awarded Medical Research Scholarships
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Three SESLHD staff are amongst 26 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates statewide, recently awarded a PhD scholarship for trailblazing health projects. The scholarships are part of a $1.5 million NSW Government program to advance the careers of early stage researchers in health and medical research. |
Ovarian tumour research among studies funded by NSW Health scholarships
An analysis of mucinous ovarian cancers is among the successful studies awarded in the inaugural round of the NSW Health PhD Scholarships Program.
Four UNSW PhD candidates won funding for the scholarships announced by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, matched by the host universities or partner organisations.
Survey puts disabling chemotherapy side effect in focus
People who have received chemotherapy that can cause damage to the nerves are being invited to take part in a survey to better understand the impact of these side effects on the health, activity and quality of life of cancer survivors.
UNSW celebrates its star graduates
Fifth-year medical student Beryl Lin was recognised in the awards’ only graduand category, Student Volunteering. Beryl has volunteered hundreds of hours as a peer teacher, convened state leadership conferences, and run mentoring programs. As a Medicine Faculty Board member, she is active in improving teaching, learning, and assessment processes.
World-first implantation of 3D-printed vertebrae takes place in Australia
Ralph Mobbs, a neurosurgeon from the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia, has replaced two cancerous vertebrae with 3D-printed implants, according to a report from the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC). The world-first surgery took approximately 15 hours, and involved the separation and re-attachment of the patient’s skull from his spinal tissue.
Streamlined education gives women confidence and support on breast cancer genetic testing
A new streamlined model of offering genetic testing to younger women newly diagnosed with breast cancer has shown promising results, and could become more important as the tests become more widely used.
Why brain stimulation isn’t what it’s cracked up to be
OPINION: Interest in electrical brain stimulation has skyrocketed in recent years, both in the popular
POWCS Postgraduate Student Group Catch-ups - Wednesday 26 April
The POWCS Postgraduate Student Group Catch-ups are a monthly social event to get to know other students across the Lowy and POWH.
The next group meeting is on Wednesday, 26 April at 5pm