News and Events
30 June 2023
As the chill of winter settles in, I hope this message finds you warm and in good spirits. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the latest edition of our winter newsletter.
As the chill of winter settles in, I hope this message finds you warm and in good spirits. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the latest edition of our winter newsletter.

30 June 2023
NICM HRI throughout the first half of the year have featured in the media commenting on topics including new drug developments for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, menopause, period pain, endometriosis, medicinal cannabis, efficacy of a new energy drinks using herbal ingredients, and gut health.
NICM HRI throughout the first half of the year have featured in the media commenting on topics including new drug developments for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, menopause, period pain, endometriosis, medicinal cannabis, efficacy of a new energy drinks using herbal ingredients, and gut health.

19 June 2023
As the winter flu season continues to affect many people, it is important to remember that it is not too late to get a flu shot.
As the winter flu season continues to affect many people, it is important to remember that it is not too late to get a flu shot.

13 June 2023
TENS machines for period pain are all over social media. But what are they? And do they work?
TENS machines for period pain are all over social media. But what are they? And do they work?

12 June 2023
NICM HRI'S Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim joined Maggie Beer at Vivid Sydney to discuss the relationship between good food, wellbeing, and healthy ageing.
NICM HRI'S Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim joined Maggie Beer at Vivid Sydney to discuss the relationship between good food, wellbeing, and healthy ageing.

15 May 2023
A Q&A with Dr Karamacoska on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Diana Karamacoska is a Research Support Program Fellow, Healthy Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research aims to improve quality of life for older adults, particularly those affected by dementia, using interdisciplinary approaches that span lifestyle, medical, sociocultural, and environmental initiatives..
A Q&A with Dr Karamacoska on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Diana Karamacoska is a Research Support Program Fellow, Healthy Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research aims to improve quality of life for older adults, particularly those affected by dementia, using interdisciplinary approaches that span lifestyle, medical, sociocultural, and environmental initiatives..

19 April 2023
Western Sydney University will receive $660,000 over the next three years to study the use of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis. The philanthropic gift provided by the Wilson Foundation will fund a clinical trial, laboratory work investigating the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and inflammatory markers, as well as a health economics component exploring the potential cost-benefits of medicinal cannabis for treating endometriosis.
Western Sydney University will receive $660,000 over the next three years to study the use of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis. The philanthropic gift provided by the Wilson Foundation will fund a clinical trial, laboratory work investigating the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and inflammatory markers, as well as a health economics component exploring the potential cost-benefits of medicinal cannabis for treating endometriosis.

13 December 2022
Welcome to our festive summer edition and final newsletter for the year. Reflecting on the year that has been 2022 we have many things to celebrate as we close off another busy and fruitful year. We wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday break.
Welcome to our festive summer edition and final newsletter for the year. Reflecting on the year that has been 2022 we have many things to celebrate as we close off another busy and fruitful year. We wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday break.

12 December 2022
NICM HRI’s Professor Dennis Chang and Dr Phoebe Zhou were awarded at the 2022 CMA Industry Awards held in Sydney last week.
NICM HRI’s Professor Dennis Chang and Dr Phoebe Zhou were awarded at the 2022 CMA Industry Awards held in Sydney last week.

12 December 2022
NICM HRI throughout October, November and December have feature in the media commenting on topics from postbiotics, medicinal cannabis, floatation therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, Ayurveda, and integrative oncology.
NICM HRI throughout October, November and December have feature in the media commenting on topics from postbiotics, medicinal cannabis, floatation therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, Ayurveda, and integrative oncology.
