Juggling research and family — a funding boost eases pressure for UQ Mum
A grant from the Children’s Hospital Foundation will help a working mother from The University of Queensland tackle childhood brain cancer treatments.
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Greater support needed for women pursuing careers in STEM
Women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support – such as scholarships and tax breaks – in order for Australia to truly benefit from more women in the sector, new research led by…
Big data researcher wins Emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Award
UNSW Sydney researcher Dr Kalinda Griffiths has won the 2019 Lowitja Institute’s Emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Award for her research into the use of big data to address major health inequalities in populations across Australia.
Ending needless chemotherapy for breast cancer
A diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive no benefit from this gruelling treatment.
Trying to conceive? It’s an exercise in fertility
Exercise may improve a woman’s chances of falling pregnant, a University of Queensland study has found.
New mums sought for self-care study
New mums can access online support to help them take better care of themselves and cope with the challenges of early motherhood as part of a research trial at The University of Queensland.