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The seventeenth edition of 10 of the Best delves into the compelling stories behind groundbreaking Australian health and medical research projects, each funded under NHMRC’s prestigious grant program and completed in 2023.
Explore the stories below. A PDF version is available in the Downloads section.
Accelerating towards the future for hepatitis B elimination
A defining moment in Associate Professor Jess Howell’s career was the day she woke up and realised she was a formal researcher as…
Beyond the virus: discovering new treatments for influenza infections
In Australia, yearly hospitalisations and deaths from influenza have risen over the last decade to an estimated 18,000 and 3,500,…
Demonstrating innovation and excellence in perinatal depression and anxiety screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strong and resilient.
Dual battle: Protecting the heart in the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, and over 50% of patients receive radiation therapy as part of…
Equity in cancer care: Bridging the gap for Indigenous Australians
Growing up as the youngest child in a very large family in Boston, Professor Joan Cunningham developed a strong appreciation of the…
Predictive imaging: Advancing breast cancer risk assessment with mammograms
A pioneering genetic epidemiologist, Professor John Hopper AM (1950–2024) was awarded one of 9 inaugural Australian NHMRC…
Refining the precision of deep brain stimulation to target Parkinson's disease
From an early age, Professor Hugh McDermott was interested in electronics and audiology.
Revolutionising cardiovascular health in the digital era
In the past century, there have been major developments in the traditional rehabilitation care for cardiovascular disease.
Shining a light on intergenerational complex trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
A proud Trawlwoolway woman from Tasmania, Professor Cath Chamberlain’s career has been built on a passion for lifelong learning,…
Ten stories, one mission: Building a healthy Australia
First published in 2005, 10 of the Best showcases the success stories from NHMRC funded investigators whose work is contributing to the…
Turning back the clock on ageing with nanomedicines
Professor Victoria Cogger has always been interested in science with a deep desire to understand how the human body works.