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Latest stories
This #WomensHealthWeek, we give a nod to the amazing women of our community. Throughout the week we shared tips from various health professionals centred on improving women's health.
A day in the life of a children's hospital pharmacist
10 July 2020 - Pharmacy
Having a younger brother spend time in a children’s hospital provided JCU pharmacy graduate Sidony Miller-Waugh with a long-lasting impact. So much so that she chose to pursue a career as a paediatric pharmacist, gaining an internship at the Qu…
From Detroit to the tropics and the outback
9 July 2020 - Medicine
For Carolyn Reimann, coming from Detroit USA to north Queensland to study medicine at James Cook University has transformed not only her career but also her life purpose.
The sport in dentistry
1 July 2020 - Dentistry
For Nickalus Asera Saveka graduating from JCU’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is something he still can’t quite believe he has achieved.
Dr Andrew Higgins - The long road to success
10 June 2020 - Dentistry
For most the prospect of fifteen years of study and training to achieve their career goal may appear daunting, but for maxillofacial surgeon, Andrew Higgins, the hard slog has been well worth it.
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Parasites to fight chemical and biological weapons
Thu, 29 Jul 2021
Parasites could become part of the armour of military personnel and first responders to help them counter chemical and biological weapon attacks in war zones.
Science superstars shine in Tall Poppy Awards
Thu, 22 Jul 2021
A commitment to advancing emergency medicine on the battlefield and exploring the links between sleep and health has seen two JCU scientists take out top honours at a major event.
Funding windfall to accelerate kidney research
Wed, 21 Jul 2021
A Townsville-based researcher will lead a $3 million national research program, which aims to improve the lives of Australian families with genetic kidney disease.
Lockdown health impact better than Covid
Tue, 20 Jul 2021
New research shows the loss of access to healthcare during lockdown is not worse than exposure to the virus itself.
Taking the sting out of stonefish
Thu, 15 Jul 2021
A deeper understanding of the way the excruciatingly painful stonefish venom works may allow for better antivenoms and the manufacture of new drugs.
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