19 June 2026
A landmark international clinical trial has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections, a breakthrough that is set to reshape treatment for the life-threatening condition.
Celebrating 20 years of the Victorian Cancer Biobank
19 June 2026
For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has helped accelerate cancer research by connecting the generosity of thousands of donors with the expertise of researchers, clinicians and health services across Victoria.
RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research
11 March 2026
An international team of stroke experts from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives.
Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment
09 November 2025
New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.
A new research study aims to uncover the risk indicators for thunderstorm asthma
23 September 2025
A digital diary may be the answer to uncovering the risk of experiencing thunderstorm asthma.
08 September 2025
The first patients have been recruited into a landmark study at the newly launched Snow Centre Research Clinics.
World-first clinical trial reveals unprecedented insights into brain cancer treatment
25 August 2025
Brain cancer researchers from the RMH and WEHI have led a world-first clinical trial.
More protein, no progress - RMH study looks at caring for critically ill patients
06 August 2025
A new study led by researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne, has found that increasing protein delivery via feeding tubes in critically ill patients does not improve recovery outcomes or earlier discharges.
New predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED
29 July 2025
Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.
Doherty Institute Director Professor Sharon Lewin AO reappointed for another term
20 November 2024
Professor Sharon Lewin AO has been reappointed as director of the Doherty Institute.
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