medical research

Three medical researchers from Sydney have been published in a renowned peer-reviewed science journal for their work researching the impact of sex and gender in scientific research.

Successfully growing tissue from all known types of endometriosis in a laboratory, has allowed researchers to observe cell changes.

Franklin Women has been awarded a 2-year grant from NSW Health to support its growth and community of women working in research. 

The largest ever genetic study of endometriosis finds genetic risk factors are also associated with other chronic pain types. 

Study finds women who follow a Mediterranean diet have up to 24 per cent lower risk of heart disease and 23 per cent lower risk of death.

Research has found small bursts of activity throughout the day can reduce deaths and illness caused by cardiovascular disease.

Women will be the recipients of the same number of senior level research Investigator Grants as men, under new targets set.

Recent funding outcomes from the Australian government’s largest medical research funding body demonstrate sustained gender bias in funding allocations, contributing to the loss of women from careers in STEMM

Women’s health has too often been considered a niche area — even though it involves roughly 50% of the world’s population.

Early-mid career researchers (EMCRs) and women are being disproportionally affected by job losses and funding cuts in medical research.

Monash University has accelerated the development of al medicine designed to prevent postpartum haemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal mortality.

Women represent only 28 per cent of medical leadership in Australia, despite having gender parity in Australian medical schools.