Health
New era for child health research with Curtin-Telethon Kids Institute partnership signed
Curtin University and Telethon Kids Institute will work together as part of a new agreement focused on enhancing children’s health…
New security standard for Curtin’s health research networks
Two of Curtin University’s vital health research data networks have been certified to a globally recognised information security management standard,…
Research supports water birth for women with a low-risk pregnancy
Eighty per cent of the Western Australian women who planned to give birth in water experienced a normal, uncomplicated vaginal…
Research recommends home HIV tests in Australia
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in…
Curtin appoints new head of Health Sciences
Curtin University has appointed Professor Archie Clements as its Pro Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences, commencing in April 2018. Professor Clements is…
YOLO link to alcohol mentions in pop songs, research finds
More than one in five Australian top 20 songs from 2003 to 2015 included references to alcohol, tobacco or illicit…
Women in STEMM: Dr Tina Lam
Dr Tina Lam was a curious child, exploring any subject that took her fancy at her school’s library. Her natural interest…
Curtin researchers take the long view to produce significant results
It’s estimated that around 70,000 Australians are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition for which there is no cure.…
Curtin Professor Leads HIV Research in Asia
After finding a gap in HIV research, one Curtin Professor is gaining attention by developing real applications for her research…
PhD student’s mission to change the perception of HIV
It’s hard to fathom that only 33 years ago HIV AIDS was a feared and stigmatised epidemic in the western…