Lung cancer clinician-researcher presents treatment breakthrough at world’s largest cancer conference
An Australian-first clinical trial has drawn global attention, with early results presented at the world’s largest oncology conference.
Donor cord blood treatment to protect brains of preterm babies
A potentially game-changing treatment for brain injuries in preterm babies is being trialed at Monash Children’s Hospital. Researchers are using stem cells from donated cord blood units to help protect the brains of premature babies.
Marnie Douglas named Midwife of the Year
Adrienne Pendrey named 2026 Nurse of the Year
Australia’s first women’s stroke clinic targets gender-based disparities in outcomes
A nation-leading stroke clinic at Monash Health, the first in Australia dedicated to caring for women, aims to reduce gender-based disparities in stroke outcomes. The Stroke in Women Clinic at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton was established in 2025.
Professor Megan Galbally recognised with prestigious national psychiatry leadership award
A career built on championing better mental health for women, children and families has earned Professor Megan Galbally one of Australian psychiatry’s most prestigious accolades and a place in the legacy of a true trailblazer.
Victorian Heart Hospital: world-first clinical trial for cholesterol treatment
First-in-human trial of cholesterol-lowering CRISPR epigenetic silencing therapy to begin at Victorian Heart Hospital.
Polycystic ovary syndrome renamed to reflect condition’s complexity
For decades, the name ‘polycystic ovary syndrome’ has left many patients confused and some misdiagnosed. A landmark rename could change how the condition is understood, treated, and talked about.
Knowing gender identity for better health outcomes
