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Events

Live Speaker Series - Health Matters 2025

Health Matters - Medication Management

Tue 17 June, 2025

Our popular live speaker series returns for 2025 with a new look and name – Health Matters! Featuring Professor Gregory Peterson in conversation with Tasmanian media personality, Jane Longhurst. A distinguished Professor of Pharmacy at UTAS and a national leader in medication safety, Professor Peterson, along with Jane, will delve deep into all you need to know about how to manage your medications safely and with confidence.

Foundation Funded Researcher Professor Peter Dargaville

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News

National Science Week: Celebrating scientific breakthroughs and local research impact

As National Science Week (12-18 August) approaches, it's a perfect time to celebrate the remarkable scientific advancements that have shaped our understanding of the world and improved our quality of life. This annual event highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and recognises the contributions of scientists who drive innovation and discovery.

Supporting older Tasmanians: Advancing research on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

As we observe World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28, it's a fitting time to recognise our older population's vital role in our communities and the importance of supporting their health and well-being. The Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation is deeply committed to this cause, with one of our key strategic goals focusing on "Aging Well." Here, we highlight some of the groundbreaking research we've funded to improve the lives of older Tasmanians.

National Diabetes Week: Advancing diabetes research in Tasmania

As National Diabetes Week (14-20 July) approaches, we spotlight the remarkable research supported by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation and its incredible donors, focusing on the innovative work of Professor Andrew Palmer. His groundbreaking study, which used linked data to measure the impact of diabetes in Tasmania, helped make significant strides in understanding and addressing diabetes within our community.

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Thanks to community support, the Foundation funds ground-breaking medical research and supports the Royal Hobart Hospital to improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians.

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