News and Events
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.
9 December 2022
A Q&A with Dr Yang on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Yang is a Research Support Program Fellow, Health Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research explores the effectiveness and safety of complementary medicines, including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and tai chi, in the treatment of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mild cognitive impairment.
A Q&A with Dr Yang on her career, new challenges ahead and some of the topics her team will work on in 2023 and beyond. Dr Yang is a Research Support Program Fellow, Health Ageing at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research explores the effectiveness and safety of complementary medicines, including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and tai chi, in the treatment of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mild cognitive impairment.
7 December 2022
After reviewing the competitively high standard of postgraduate research papers undertaken in 2022, we congratulate award winner Kayla Jaye and highly commended award winner Justin Sinclair.
After reviewing the competitively high standard of postgraduate research papers undertaken in 2022, we congratulate award winner Kayla Jaye and highly commended award winner Justin Sinclair.
29 November 2022
It’s two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn’t feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you’re farting more than usual.
It’s two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn’t feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you’re farting more than usual.
22 November 2022
Western Sydney University and the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India announced today the appointment of a Joint Academic Chair in Ayurveda. The new position aims to build capacity for the scientific evaluation of Ayurvedic medicine and aligned inventions such as Ayurveda herbal medicine, yoga and meditation.
Western Sydney University and the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India announced today the appointment of a Joint Academic Chair in Ayurveda. The new position aims to build capacity for the scientific evaluation of Ayurvedic medicine and aligned inventions such as Ayurveda herbal medicine, yoga and meditation.
18 November 2022
Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects around one in nine women and people assigned female at birth. There are currently no known cure but symptoms can be managed with surgery, medications, hormonal treatments, pelvic physiotherapy and complementary therapies such as acupuncture.
Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects around one in nine women and people assigned female at birth. There are currently no known cure but symptoms can be managed with surgery, medications, hormonal treatments, pelvic physiotherapy and complementary therapies such as acupuncture.
10 November 2022
Today marks the official launch of the ‘Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centres in Cancer Care’ white paper, by Hon. Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care at Parliament House, Canberra. This inaugural white paper validates the services of Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centres and provides a framework of recommendations to truly realise their potential.
Today marks the official launch of the ‘Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centres in Cancer Care’ white paper, by Hon. Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care at Parliament House, Canberra. This inaugural white paper validates the services of Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centres and provides a framework of recommendations to truly realise their potential.
