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Research Matters seminar on dementia

The Foundation’s esteemed researchers Associate Professor Jane Alty and Dr Jessica Collins came together to discuss dementia in our inaugural Research Matters seminar. We invite you to watch this hour-long...

Celebrating the Foundation’s 25th anniversary

...screening test to detect the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Led by Associate Professor Jane Alty, this tool will enable people with early-stage Alzheimer’s to commence intensive risk modification and enter...

National Science Week: Celebrating scientific breakthroughs and local research impact

...significantly improved preterm babies' survival rates and long-term health outcomes. Breakthroughs in dementia detection: At the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, Associate Professor Jane Alty and her team have...

Embracing our community, partnerships, and medical breakthroughs at our Spring Soiree

...Burdon, Johanna Jones, Kelsie Raspin, Sionne Lucas Rachel Burke and Jos Binns Event Sponsors, St Lukes Daniel Hoyle and Nic Foundation Jones Sam Bramich, Xinyi Wang, Michele Calisaya, Jane Alty...

Revolutionising renal health: Professor Matthew Jose unveils his breakthrough kidney research on World Kidney Day.

In celebration of World Kidney Day 14 March 2024, we had the opportunity to chat with Professor Matthew Jose about his transformative study into motherhood and kidney disease. Serving as...

Foundation-funded innovative research paves way for Australia’s ban on engineered stone

...by providing funding for a ground-breaking study on the dangers of artificial stone benchtops. The study was led by Professor Zosky and revealed alarming facts about the engineered stone industry...

Community support has helped reduce ongoing hospitalisations in premature babies

...expansion and improve their oxygen levels. A decade ago, the Foundation funded Professor Peter Dargaville and his team at the Royal Hobart Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to develop a...

Paving the Way: Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation

...allowed us to fund this pioneering research led by distinguished speech pathologist Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg. Over the next year, the research team will examine how Alzheimer's disease may be...

Give hope this Christmas - Help light the way for early Alzheimer’s detection

...were his last spoken words before he passed away later that evening. It was a very sad, but perfect final day,” describes Rowan. Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg believes tongue strength...

Language-literacy skills and mental health service provision: are we missing this foundation of mental health?

In an innovative move towards enhancing mental health services, Associate Professor Amanda Neil and team, supported by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, are undertaking a crucial study on language-literacy...

Your support is helping men with prostate cancer

...vital that prostate cancer patients are engaged around the use of genetic information and the outcomes that matter the most to men are addressed. And that’s exactly what Professor Jo...

Cancer research

...funding crucial research across in this space. Over the years we have proudly funded research into the early detection, diagnostics, and new treatments for this disease. Researchers like Professor Jo...

Exercising our right to identify high blood pressure

...raised blood pressure during clinical exercise testing (termed a ‘hypertensive response to exercise’) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, likely because of uncontrolled high blood pressure that has not...

About Us

The Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation is a dynamic force dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. Since the 1990s, we have worked to bridge government funding gaps...

Transforming emergency mental health care for young Tasmanians

...outcomes associated with paediatric mental health crises, the research sets a foundation for developing more effective treatment protocols and community-based support systems. Thanks to our donor's support, the Royal Hobart...

Meet your researcher - Samantha Bramich

...needed for my PhD. The Foundation has allowed me to recruit over 2000 participants into my research project and purchase materials needed to explore which factors are associated with poor...

Help us find the missing link - Understanding how breathing in air pollution leads to serious diseases

...is associated with increased risk of developing obesity and insulin resistance, but we do not understand how or why this occurs.” “Our work is the first of its kind and...

Stronger together - Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation joins forces with Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania

...a dysfunctional immune response – this includes a hyper-inflammatory response that often proves ineffective when faced with ongoing respiratory infections. The associated impact on health and wellbeing for those living...

Research Matters returns for a seminar on prostate cancer

...to detect prostate cancer, the importance of catching the disease early, the increased risk associated with age and genetics, and some of the most innovative treatment methods. It is a...

Snore no more: Expert advice to transform your sleep during Stop Snoring Week

...result. Obstructive apnoea’s can happen many times overnight, and the associated lack of blood oxygen and frequent nighttime awakenings are related to many adverse health conditions, including high blood pressure,...

Your donations this tax-time will keep changing lives

...to pioneer a less invasive way to treat premature babies with breathing problems. In 2012, the Foundation provided funding for Professor Peter Dargaville and his team at the RHH Neonatal...

The Silent Killer - Dusts from stone benchtops are killing young workers in the building industry

...Director at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research and also a Professor of Physiology at the School of Medicine. As a respiratory physiologist, his research looks at...

Lack of sleep - It can be a real pain

...Pan and his team members - Professor Graeme Jones and Dr Hilton Francis, but so many other passionate researchers on their quest for better community health outcomes – it means...

Pioneering stroke recovery: James, was only 29 when he suffered a life-changing stroke

...fund and support a pioneering study focusing on continuous blood pressure monitoring in severe acute stroke patients. This research, led by Ms. Felicity Charlier and under the guidance of Professor...

Cardiac research

...treatments for chronic heart conditions. Some of the latest research includes Dr Dean Picone's work on blood pressure and Professor Matthew Jose's exploration of cardiovascular disease. However, we rely on...

Taking the pressure down in Tasmania

...Pressure Research Group of the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, led by Professor James Sharman, has been working in close collaboration with the Royal Hobart Hospital Cardiology Department. “We are...

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

...intervention paves the way for ongoing improvements in medication management, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of elderly Tasmanians. Integrated care for older surgical patients Professor Richard Turner's project aimed...

Uncovering important findings in vascular disease research thanks to community support

...surgery and stroke services are based. Led by Professor Matthew Jose, a state-wide research team made up of clinicians from general practice, together with those involved in public health, kidney...

The kids are not okay, but local researchers are working on it!

...collaborate with an internationally renowned emergency paediatric researcher, Professor Simon Craig. Relevance to Tasmanians Tasmania is not immune to this increasing trend of mental health presentations to ED by children...

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Research Matters seminar on dementia

Celebrating the Foundation’s 25th anniversary

National Science Week: Celebrating scientific breakthroughs and local research impact

Embracing our community, partnerships, and medical breakthroughs at our Spring Soiree

Revolutionising renal health: Professor Matthew Jose unveils his breakthrough kidney research on World Kidney Day.

Meet the Researcher - Professor Richard Turner

Meet your Researcher - Professor Alex Hewitt

Harnessing hope: Tasmania's leap forward in brain tumour research

National Diabetes Week: Advancing diabetes research in Tasmania

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Blood donation: Saving lives, transforming care

OxyGenie: A global game-changer for preterm babies

Men's Health Week: Addressing the key health challenges facing Australian men

Foundation-funded innovative research paves way for Australia’s ban on engineered stone

Community support has helped reduce ongoing hospitalisations in premature babies

Paving the Way: Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation

Give hope this Christmas - Help light the way for early Alzheimer’s detection

Language-literacy skills and mental health service provision: are we missing this foundation of mental health?

Your support is helping men with prostate cancer

Cancer research

Exercising our right to identify high blood pressure

About Us

Transforming emergency mental health care for young Tasmanians

Meet your researcher - Samantha Bramich

Help us find the missing link - Understanding how breathing in air pollution leads to serious diseases

Stronger together - Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation joins forces with Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania

Research Matters returns for a seminar on prostate cancer

Snore no more: Expert advice to transform your sleep during Stop Snoring Week

Your donations this tax-time will keep changing lives

The Silent Killer - Dusts from stone benchtops are killing young workers in the building industry

Lack of sleep - It can be a real pain

Pioneering stroke recovery: James, was only 29 when he suffered a life-changing stroke

Cardiac research

Taking the pressure down in Tasmania

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

Uncovering important findings in vascular disease research thanks to community support

The kids are not okay, but local researchers are working on it!