News and Events
1 September 2019
Western Sydney University is investing in three new research fellowships at NICM Health Research Institute as part of the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowships, which will see over the next five years 50 research-focused fellows recruited throughout the university. Applications close 22 September.
Western Sydney University is investing in three new research fellowships at NICM Health Research Institute as part of the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowships, which will see over the next five years 50 research-focused fellows recruited throughout the university. Applications close 22 September.

19 August 2019
NICM collaborates with international researchers to develop an app aimed to improve mental health through lifestyle modifications.
NICM collaborates with international researchers to develop an app aimed to improve mental health through lifestyle modifications.

15 August 2019
NICM scientists celebrated National Science Week and the Sydney Science Festival at the Australian Botanic Garden's recent ‘Science in the Wild’ with an educational exhibit showcasing the superpowers found in nature.
NICM scientists celebrated National Science Week and the Sydney Science Festival at the Australian Botanic Garden's recent ‘Science in the Wild’ with an educational exhibit showcasing the superpowers found in nature.

1 August 2019
During Sleep Awareness Week (5-11 August), researchers from NICM Health Research Institute are inviting volunteers to participate in a new clinical trial examining the effectiveness of a herbal formula to treat chronic insomnia.
During Sleep Awareness Week (5-11 August), researchers from NICM Health Research Institute are inviting volunteers to participate in a new clinical trial examining the effectiveness of a herbal formula to treat chronic insomnia.

25 July 2019
The research, mostly in mice, delivers some interesting new insights about endometriosis but we still haven't found the cause, let alone a cure.
The research, mostly in mice, delivers some interesting new insights about endometriosis but we still haven't found the cause, let alone a cure.

23 July 2019
NICM congratulate Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) on winning the highly coveted ‘2019 Association of the Year’ awarded by The Associations Forum.
NICM congratulate Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) on winning the highly coveted ‘2019 Association of the Year’ awarded by The Associations Forum.

17 July 2019
Findings released today by a Lancet Psychiatry Commission into health inequities experienced by people with mental illness lays bare their drastic physical health challenges, and recommends changes to health policy and treatment innovations to tackle what is regarded as a “human rights scandal”.
Findings released today by a Lancet Psychiatry Commission into health inequities experienced by people with mental illness lays bare their drastic physical health challenges, and recommends changes to health policy and treatment innovations to tackle what is regarded as a “human rights scandal”.

14 July 2019
NICM secures ICON grant to investigate the effects of nutraceuticals curcumin and resveratrol in the management of cardiovascular disease. Recruitment underway for Higher Degree Research candidate.
NICM secures ICON grant to investigate the effects of nutraceuticals curcumin and resveratrol in the management of cardiovascular disease. Recruitment underway for Higher Degree Research candidate.

10 July 2019
NICM PhD student, Simone Ormsby, was thrilled to receive the Outstanding Junior Research Award for Clinical Research at the international Society of Acupuncture Research (SAR) Conference.
NICM PhD student, Simone Ormsby, was thrilled to receive the Outstanding Junior Research Award for Clinical Research at the international Society of Acupuncture Research (SAR) Conference.

9 July 2019
Time waits for no-one, nor for our belated newsletter - the first six months of 2019 have flown by! I hope you enjoy our winter edition.
Time waits for no-one, nor for our belated newsletter - the first six months of 2019 have flown by! I hope you enjoy our winter edition.
