Features archives 2005
World first blood test for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
9 December 2005
Associate Professor Barbara Fazekas de St. Groth, together with colleagues at the Centre for Immunology and the University's Department of Paediatrics, has developed a new blood test to detect a rare but important subset of white cells, known as regulatory T cells, that protect against development of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. (more)
Royal Australasian College of Physicians gives top paediatric award to University of Sydney academic
6 December 2005
Professor David Henderson-Smart has been awarded the 2005 Howard Williams Medal by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in recognition of his contribution to paediatrics. (more)
Summer Scholarships swamped with interest
25 November 2005
Applications have flooded in for the 2005 Summer Research Scholarship program offered by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney. (more)
SPECT-CT scanner a world first
4 November 2005
NSW Health Minister launched one of the world's first combined SPECT-CT machines, developed by physicists, medical specialists and engineers at Royal North Shore Hospital. (more)
Bush backdrop at Faculty retreat a great success
21 October 2005
Faculty members dusted off their Akubra hats and headed “bush” for the annual Faculty of Medicine retreat held over October 20 and 21, 2005. (more)
Tony Abbott launches a bleak report on mental health
19 October 2005
Tony Abbott, Federal Minister for Health and Aging, acknowledged that “all is not well behind the white picket fence” as he launched a report into mental health care today co-authored by the University’s Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI). (more)
Saudi health program entrusted to Sydney
17 October 2005
A historic agreement between the Saudi Arabian government and the University of Sydney has brought 60 Saudi students to Sydney to begin tertiary training in health sciences. (more)
Sun's rays may do us good, says cancer expert
30 September 2005
Cancer epidemiologist Professor Bruce Armstrong has suggested that a moderate amount of sunlight may protect people against a range of serious illnesses. (more)
Sea changers swamp doctors in inner regional Australia
30 September 2005
The movement of baby boomers to regional centres in search of a more relaxed lifestyle is creating new demands on over-stretched regional doctors, according to a recently published report from the University of Sydney. (more)
Smoking fathers a risk to offspring
28 September 2005
Smoking fathers put their unborn offspring at an increased risk of developing cancer according to top Sydney University epidemiologist, Professor Stephen Leeder. (more)
New research shows importance of cholesterol drugs
27 September 2005
A class of drugs known as the “statins”, which are already widely used to treat high blood levels of cholesterol would be even more effective if they were targeted at all people with diseased arteries, regardless of the presenting cholesterol level, according to research published online in The Lancet. (more)
Major expansion at Nepean Hospital
15 September 2005
A major expansion in researching and teaching facilities at the University of Sydney's Western Clinical School based at Nepean Hospital was officially launched on Thursday 15 September. (more)
Summer Scholarships - Apply now
25 August 2005
This year the Faculty of Medicine is offering 60 Summer Scholarships to bright young students and applications are now open. (more)
Research expos
24 August 2005
During August and September, the Faculty of Medicine is profiling opportunities in research. (more)
Sydney top in NHMRC 10 of the Best Awards
10 August 2005
Two University of Sydney NHMRC funded research projects have been recognised in the NHMRC 10 of the Best Awards with Sydney receiving more awards than any other university in the country. (more)
Tim Costello – Lambie-Dew Orator 2005
26 July 2005
MedSoc proudly presents the 2005 Lambie-Dew Oration
Speaker: Tim Costello, CEO World Vision Australia
at The Great Hall, University of Sydney, Tuesday 9th August, 6.30 pm. (more)
Research grant leaders
6 July 2005
The University of Sydney has been successful in securing more than $22 million in funding in the 2005 round of NHMRC Program Grant and Enabling Grant awards.
(more)
Indigenous fellowships launched
24 June 2005
A new Fellowship at the University of Sydney aimed at supporting improvement in the health and welfare of Indigenous Australians will be launched by the Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir AC. (more)
University of Sydney selected to boost Saudi health sciences
20 June 2005
The government of Saudi Arabia has chosen the University of Sydney to train the next generation of Saudi doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. (more)
Queen’s Birthday honours for Faculty of Medicine staff
15 June 2005
Faculty of Medicine teaching and curatorial staff have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. (more)
Pioneering eye doctor receives international recognition
30 May 2005
One of the highest honours in ophthalmology has been awarded to Professor Frank Billson AO for his leadership role in the development of ophthalmology in Australia. (more)
Sydney University Medical Program in Saudi Arabia
20 April 2005
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is to use the curriculum design and course administration expertise of the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine to deliver medical education. (more)
Dr Catherine Hamlin AC: A life of dedication
21 March 2005
Dr Catherine Hamlin was awarded the degree Doctor of Medicine honoris causa at the University of Sydney's Great Hall for her life's work at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. (more)
The Sydney Professional Master of Medicine Program
28 February 2005
The University of Sydney is introducing an innovative Sydney Professional Master of Medicine Program to commence in 2005. (more)
Budding research students aid senior medical researchers
15 February 2005
This summer, top university science students sacrificed a suntan and time at the beach to undertake summer vacation research scholarships through the Faculty of Medicine. (more)
Australia Day Honours: Faculty of Medicine professors recognised
27 January 2005
Australia Day 2005 saw four Professors of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, recognised for their outstanding contributions to medical education and research. (more)