News and Events
17 January 2019
Research led by Dr Mike Armour has found that lifestyle interventions consisting of low-impact exercise, heat and acupressure are among the most effective self-care techniques for managing period pain.
Research led by Dr Mike Armour has found that lifestyle interventions consisting of low-impact exercise, heat and acupressure are among the most effective self-care techniques for managing period pain.

8 January 2019
Congratulations to NICM postgraduate student Adele Cave, recipient of the inaugural 2018 Western Sydney University Community Development Award.
Congratulations to NICM postgraduate student Adele Cave, recipient of the inaugural 2018 Western Sydney University Community Development Award.

20 December 2018
Congratulations to NICM’s 2018 Best Researcher Paper Award recipients: Emily Yang, Muhammad Alsherbiny, Dr Joseph Firth and Professor Caroline Smith.
Congratulations to NICM’s 2018 Best Researcher Paper Award recipients: Emily Yang, Muhammad Alsherbiny, Dr Joseph Firth and Professor Caroline Smith.

20 December 2018
The World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies awarded NICM Health Research Institute the status of an International Collaborating Centre for Chinese Medicine Clinical Research, one of only four sites to earn this recognition worldwide.
The World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies awarded NICM Health Research Institute the status of an International Collaborating Centre for Chinese Medicine Clinical Research, one of only four sites to earn this recognition worldwide.

19 December 2018
This year has been a very significant and historical year for NICM, with our establishment and move to the Westmead campus. Westmead is an ideal location for Australia's lead institute in integrative medicine research. Positioned in a historical landmark building at Westmead – one of the world’s largest dedicated health and medical research precincts – we have a strong visible presence for our Institute and the important research we do.
This year has been a very significant and historical year for NICM, with our establishment and move to the Westmead campus. Westmead is an ideal location for Australia's lead institute in integrative medicine research. Positioned in a historical landmark building at Westmead – one of the world’s largest dedicated health and medical research precincts – we have a strong visible presence for our Institute and the important research we do.

19 December 2018
NICM welcomes The Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies generous gift and legacy of $6 million. The gift will support a new world-class conference centre, located on the top floor at NICM, in addition to research.
NICM welcomes The Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies generous gift and legacy of $6 million. The gift will support a new world-class conference centre, located on the top floor at NICM, in addition to research.

17 December 2018
Join NICM's Adjunct Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos AM for The Medicine in China tour - see China’s history, culture and medicine. Eligible for CPD points.
Join NICM's Adjunct Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos AM for The Medicine in China tour - see China’s history, culture and medicine. Eligible for CPD points.

10 December 2018
NICM has recently featured in global, national, state and local media including: Newsweek, Bloomberg, SBS Insight, ABC Radio National, Today Tonight, 7NEWS, National Nine News, The Daily Telegraph, and more.
NICM has recently featured in global, national, state and local media including: Newsweek, Bloomberg, SBS Insight, ABC Radio National, Today Tonight, 7NEWS, National Nine News, The Daily Telegraph, and more.

7 December 2018
A NICM research team led by Dr Mike Armour has been successful in being awarded a partnership grant with Metagenics for a trial on a Chinese medicine formula for endometriosis.
A NICM research team led by Dr Mike Armour has been successful in being awarded a partnership grant with Metagenics for a trial on a Chinese medicine formula for endometriosis.

20 November 2018
A collaborative program between NICM and the Belgravia Foundation, called “Take Charge!”, has now successfully provided community exercise interventions to over 300 people with mental illness in NSW and VIC.
A collaborative program between NICM and the Belgravia Foundation, called “Take Charge!”, has now successfully provided community exercise interventions to over 300 people with mental illness in NSW and VIC.
