THE Federal Government announced this week its investment in the future at the University of Newcastle with $12.2m to fund 19 major medical research projects.
Provided through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), these grants will allow the university to continue research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as asthma, emphysema and influenza.
Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, said, "The University of Newcastle has an exceptional record of producing high-quality health and medical research.
"The funding announced today will assist in key health areas, especially indigenous health and those suffering from chronic disease."
Pro Vice-Chancellor Health and Medicine, Laureate Professor John Aitken said, "Cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases are just some of the important issues that will be the focus of our research projects as a result of today's funding..."
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