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The inaugural 'Innovations in Allied Health Hospital Workforce National Conference' was held recently. This was a joint La Trobe University School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, and Alfred Health event.

Alfred Research Alliance 'Research Week' is an annual event held in October. Research Week celebrates the eight organisations that come together on one precinct at The Alfred to conduct best-in-class medical research.

The National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund, have released a joint Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research.

This month, Alfred Health welcomed Mr Adam Horsburgh as the Chief Executive of Alfred Health, and Chair of the Alfred Research Alliance.

Burnet Institute welcomes the Victorian Government's $9.87 million investment in the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air project to build evidence for sustainable policy and solutions to improve indoor air quality management.

Exposure to antibiotics in early life can trigger long-term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University.

For the up to 20 per cent of women suffering from a condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the days leading up to their period can often feel like an almost insurmountable challenge.

A study investigating how effective additional antibiotics are in the prevention of post-joint surgery infection, undertaken by Alfred Health and Monash University, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) Trial of the Year Award.

When family and friends were unable to visit The Alfred Hospital during COVID-19, it created new challenges that many of our nurses had not experienced before.

Within reach takes us through some of the work we’ve done this year towards better preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease, diabetes and their related conditions. This collection of achievements takes us one step closer to a better tomorrow.