August: New Hub imaging capability; Jeans for Genes Day; $19.5 mil in NHMRC funding for Hub researchers
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Scientific Platforms Open Day at Westmead
Westmead Research Hub was pleased to support the Scientific Platforms Open Day, led by Dr Maggie Wang and held on 10 April at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR). The event brought researchers and partners together to explore the…
HSIL Hackathon 2026: Global Innovation at Westmead
Westmead Research Hub was a proud partner in the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon, held on 10–11 April 2026, as part of a global, multi‑hub innovation initiative led by Harvard HSIL. In Australia, the event was supported in…
WRH EMCR Networks: Building Connections Across the Hub
The Westmead Research Hub (WRH) EMCR Network recently held a meeting bringing together early‑ and mid‑career researchers from across the Westmead precinct. The session provided an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and discuss priorities for EMCR engagement, support, and collaboration…
March Update: CMRI’s genomics showcase, new imaging upgrades, hands‑on training, and funding opportunities
March’s Hub Update is here, packed with fresh events, new opportunities, and standout achievements from across Westmead. This month features a precinct‑wide line-up of seminars and training sessions, the Storr Liver Centre’s leadership of a major national fatty‑liver research program,…
WIMR, USYD and Westmead Hospital join major liver disease project thanks to $15.5mil Snow Medical grant
Westmead Research Hub is pleased to share a major achievement from our partners, the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), University of Sydney, and Westmead Hospital part of the Western Sydney Local Health District. Backed by $15.5 million from Snow Medical,…
Gearing up for Harvard HSIL Hackathon
Westmead Research Hub is proud to be partnering in the upcoming Harvard Global Health Systems Hackathon right here at the Westmead Health Precinct! This event brings together students, researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators to tackle real-world healthcare challenges using AI.…
February Update: Latest grants and equipment
February’s Hub Update brings together essential news from across Westmead, including upcoming seminars and events, along with two key developments showcasing the innovation happening within our community. A promising advance in childhood brain cancer research:WIMR’s Dr Han Shen has received international…
January Update: Welcome to 2026!
This is a plain text version of our e-Newsletter. View the full HTML version Westmead Research Hub Newsletter | January 2026 As we step into a new year, we’re excited to build on the momentum of 2025 and look ahead…
Jeans for Genes chosen as official Return and Earn major donation partner
Hub partner, Children’s Medical Research Institute has been selected as the official major donation partner for the Return and Earn scheme from November 2025 to April 2026. This partnership offers people across NSW a simple way to support CMRI and…