SAHMRI
@sahmri.bsky.social
We're home to more than 700 health and medical researchers, working together to solve the biggest health challenges in society today.
Join the growing team at SAHMRI!
Current vacancies:
💰 Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
📚 Research Fellow
💻 Senior Project Officer
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
💰 Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
📚 Research Fellow
💻 Senior Project Officer
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Join the growing team at SAHMRI!
Current vacancies:
💰 Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
📚 Research Fellow
💻 Senior Project Officer
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
💰 Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
📚 Research Fellow
💻 Senior Project Officer
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
SAHMRI is contributing to a national project to improve medication safety for older Australians in residential aged care.
“Older Australians in aged care often take many medications which increases the chance of errors and side effects,” A/Prof Janet Sluggett said.
Read 👉 https://sahmri.au/ROSA-FW
“Older Australians in aged care often take many medications which increases the chance of errors and side effects,” A/Prof Janet Sluggett said.
Read 👉 https://sahmri.au/ROSA-FW
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
SAHMRI is contributing to a national project to improve medication safety for older Australians in residential aged care.
“Older Australians in aged care often take many medications which increases the chance of errors and side effects,” A/Prof Janet Sluggett said.
Read 👉 https://sahmri.au/ROSA-FW
“Older Australians in aged care often take many medications which increases the chance of errors and side effects,” A/Prof Janet Sluggett said.
Read 👉 https://sahmri.au/ROSA-FW
SAHMRI’s cancer researchers are looking at the influence of gut health on cancer recovery. 🥦
Our research is showing excellent promise but we need your help to push it forward.
Donate today 💰 https://sahmri.au/stopcancer
Our research is showing excellent promise but we need your help to push it forward.
Donate today 💰 https://sahmri.au/stopcancer
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
SAHMRI’s cancer researchers are looking at the influence of gut health on cancer recovery. 🥦
Our research is showing excellent promise but we need your help to push it forward.
Donate today 💰 https://sahmri.au/stopcancer
Our research is showing excellent promise but we need your help to push it forward.
Donate today 💰 https://sahmri.au/stopcancer
Antibiotics could be making vaccines less effective. 💊
This new article from the ABC delves into Prof David Lynn's latest study which found that babies exposed to antibiotics very young were less likely to be protected by vaccinations than those who hadn't.
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/ABC-Lynn
This new article from the ABC delves into Prof David Lynn's latest study which found that babies exposed to antibiotics very young were less likely to be protected by vaccinations than those who hadn't.
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/ABC-Lynn
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Antibiotics could be making vaccines less effective. 💊
This new article from the ABC delves into Prof David Lynn's latest study which found that babies exposed to antibiotics very young were less likely to be protected by vaccinations than those who hadn't.
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/ABC-Lynn
This new article from the ABC delves into Prof David Lynn's latest study which found that babies exposed to antibiotics very young were less likely to be protected by vaccinations than those who hadn't.
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/ABC-Lynn
Congratulations to our Chair Hieu van Le AC who has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asian-Australian Leadership Awards.
In recognition of this honour, Mr Le has written about the opportunity that cultural diversity brings to Australia.
📰 sahmri.au/Hieu-Story
In recognition of this honour, Mr Le has written about the opportunity that cultural diversity brings to Australia.
📰 sahmri.au/Hieu-Story
November 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Congratulations to our Chair Hieu van Le AC who has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asian-Australian Leadership Awards.
In recognition of this honour, Mr Le has written about the opportunity that cultural diversity brings to Australia.
📰 sahmri.au/Hieu-Story
In recognition of this honour, Mr Le has written about the opportunity that cultural diversity brings to Australia.
📰 sahmri.au/Hieu-Story
We are very excited to announce the first ever SAHMRI calendar is now available for purchase! 📅
With stunning architectural and research imaging photos you’ve never seen before, you’ll want to get your hands on this.
Grab yours for only $30 plus shipping 👉 sahmri.au/shop
With stunning architectural and research imaging photos you’ve never seen before, you’ll want to get your hands on this.
Grab yours for only $30 plus shipping 👉 sahmri.au/shop
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We are very excited to announce the first ever SAHMRI calendar is now available for purchase! 📅
With stunning architectural and research imaging photos you’ve never seen before, you’ll want to get your hands on this.
Grab yours for only $30 plus shipping 👉 sahmri.au/shop
With stunning architectural and research imaging photos you’ve never seen before, you’ll want to get your hands on this.
Grab yours for only $30 plus shipping 👉 sahmri.au/shop
Consumers are at the heart of research with @rosasahmri.bsky.social. 👥
Marjorie Schulze has made significant contributions to ROSA as a consumer participant for over a decade.
She sat down with us to share her experience 👉 sahmri.au/ROSA-Consumers
Marjorie Schulze has made significant contributions to ROSA as a consumer participant for over a decade.
She sat down with us to share her experience 👉 sahmri.au/ROSA-Consumers
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Consumers are at the heart of research with @rosasahmri.bsky.social. 👥
Marjorie Schulze has made significant contributions to ROSA as a consumer participant for over a decade.
She sat down with us to share her experience 👉 sahmri.au/ROSA-Consumers
Marjorie Schulze has made significant contributions to ROSA as a consumer participant for over a decade.
She sat down with us to share her experience 👉 sahmri.au/ROSA-Consumers
On Monday we hosted a very special morning tea to celebrate World Prematurity Day. 🤰
The event was an opportunity to thank the many partners, supporters and clinical trial participant families who have made invaluable contributions to our research over many years.
The event was an opportunity to thank the many partners, supporters and clinical trial participant families who have made invaluable contributions to our research over many years.
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
On Monday we hosted a very special morning tea to celebrate World Prematurity Day. 🤰
The event was an opportunity to thank the many partners, supporters and clinical trial participant families who have made invaluable contributions to our research over many years.
The event was an opportunity to thank the many partners, supporters and clinical trial participant families who have made invaluable contributions to our research over many years.
SAHMRI's Wardliparingga theme has released a brand new suite of resources to empower Indigenous families facing amputation.
Backed by strong evidence of preventable harm, the resources focus on three main steps: Act Fast, Recover Strong and Live Well.
Read ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Amputation-Resources
Backed by strong evidence of preventable harm, the resources focus on three main steps: Act Fast, Recover Strong and Live Well.
Read ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Amputation-Resources
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
SAHMRI's Wardliparingga theme has released a brand new suite of resources to empower Indigenous families facing amputation.
Backed by strong evidence of preventable harm, the resources focus on three main steps: Act Fast, Recover Strong and Live Well.
Read ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Amputation-Resources
Backed by strong evidence of preventable harm, the resources focus on three main steps: Act Fast, Recover Strong and Live Well.
Read ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Amputation-Resources
From kidney transplants to aged care, SAHMRI's Registry Centre is changing the way Australia learns from its own health data. 📊
By connecting 27 clinical quality registries into one national network, it’s turning information into better care for everyone.
Article 👉 https://sahmri.au/RC-Article
By connecting 27 clinical quality registries into one national network, it’s turning information into better care for everyone.
Article 👉 https://sahmri.au/RC-Article
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
From kidney transplants to aged care, SAHMRI's Registry Centre is changing the way Australia learns from its own health data. 📊
By connecting 27 clinical quality registries into one national network, it’s turning information into better care for everyone.
Article 👉 https://sahmri.au/RC-Article
By connecting 27 clinical quality registries into one national network, it’s turning information into better care for everyone.
Article 👉 https://sahmri.au/RC-Article
SAHMRI's preterm birth research is poised for global impact. 🤰
Around 17% of the pregnant women tested in SA were found to have low levels of omega-3. Like Amy, they could benefit from supplementation to reduce their risk of preterm birth.
📰 https://sahmri.au/WPD-News
Around 17% of the pregnant women tested in SA were found to have low levels of omega-3. Like Amy, they could benefit from supplementation to reduce their risk of preterm birth.
📰 https://sahmri.au/WPD-News
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
SAHMRI's preterm birth research is poised for global impact. 🤰
Around 17% of the pregnant women tested in SA were found to have low levels of omega-3. Like Amy, they could benefit from supplementation to reduce their risk of preterm birth.
📰 https://sahmri.au/WPD-News
Around 17% of the pregnant women tested in SA were found to have low levels of omega-3. Like Amy, they could benefit from supplementation to reduce their risk of preterm birth.
📰 https://sahmri.au/WPD-News
Interested in working at SAHMRI? Check out our current vacancies!
🧑🔬 Graduate Radiochemist
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
🧑🔬 Graduate Radiochemist
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Interested in working at SAHMRI? Check out our current vacancies!
🧑🔬 Graduate Radiochemist
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
🧑🔬 Graduate Radiochemist
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Members of SAHMRI’s Supportive Oncology Group presented their exciting research updates at COSA this week!
A/Prof Hannah Wardill discussed the importance of partnering with patients in a workshop run by Breast Cancer Network Australia.
A/Prof Hannah Wardill discussed the importance of partnering with patients in a workshop run by Breast Cancer Network Australia.
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Members of SAHMRI’s Supportive Oncology Group presented their exciting research updates at COSA this week!
A/Prof Hannah Wardill discussed the importance of partnering with patients in a workshop run by Breast Cancer Network Australia.
A/Prof Hannah Wardill discussed the importance of partnering with patients in a workshop run by Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our final podcast guest for 2025 is Tom Symonds, Executive Director of Health Translation SA.
Tom leads the way in connecting research from SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government into real-world impact.
Check it out 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Podcast-Tom
Tom leads the way in connecting research from SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government into real-world impact.
Check it out 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Podcast-Tom
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Our final podcast guest for 2025 is Tom Symonds, Executive Director of Health Translation SA.
Tom leads the way in connecting research from SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government into real-world impact.
Check it out 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Podcast-Tom
Tom leads the way in connecting research from SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government into real-world impact.
Check it out 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Podcast-Tom
The coolest part of SAHMRI is now available right at your fingertips! 🧊
With no gloves required, you can check out our incredible cryogenic tanks and samples, keeping contents frozen at -196 degrees!
Take a look ➡️ https://sahmri.au/VT-Cryogenics
With no gloves required, you can check out our incredible cryogenic tanks and samples, keeping contents frozen at -196 degrees!
Take a look ➡️ https://sahmri.au/VT-Cryogenics
November 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The coolest part of SAHMRI is now available right at your fingertips! 🧊
With no gloves required, you can check out our incredible cryogenic tanks and samples, keeping contents frozen at -196 degrees!
Take a look ➡️ https://sahmri.au/VT-Cryogenics
With no gloves required, you can check out our incredible cryogenic tanks and samples, keeping contents frozen at -196 degrees!
Take a look ➡️ https://sahmri.au/VT-Cryogenics
SAHMRI Executive Director Prof Maria Makrides has been honoured with the biennial AAOCS Award for Scientific Excellence in Lipid Research. 👏
Prof Makrides was commended as a “global leader around maternal and infant nutrition for two decades, who has also mentored a generation of scientists”.
Prof Makrides was commended as a “global leader around maternal and infant nutrition for two decades, who has also mentored a generation of scientists”.
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
SAHMRI Executive Director Prof Maria Makrides has been honoured with the biennial AAOCS Award for Scientific Excellence in Lipid Research. 👏
Prof Makrides was commended as a “global leader around maternal and infant nutrition for two decades, who has also mentored a generation of scientists”.
Prof Makrides was commended as a “global leader around maternal and infant nutrition for two decades, who has also mentored a generation of scientists”.
Congratulations Dr Natalie Stevens and Dr Todd Norton! 👏
Both Natalie and Todd have been awarded research grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for their top-scoring grant applications in the 2026 grant round.
Both Natalie and Todd have been awarded research grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for their top-scoring grant applications in the 2026 grant round.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Congratulations Dr Natalie Stevens and Dr Todd Norton! 👏
Both Natalie and Todd have been awarded research grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for their top-scoring grant applications in the 2026 grant round.
Both Natalie and Todd have been awarded research grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for their top-scoring grant applications in the 2026 grant round.
Prof Jordan Hansford joined ABC Mornings to provide an insight into the reality of researching and treating brain cancer in children. 🧠
Take a listen to one of Australia's leading experts in children's brain cancer 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Hansford-ABC
Take a listen to one of Australia's leading experts in children's brain cancer 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Hansford-ABC
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Prof Jordan Hansford joined ABC Mornings to provide an insight into the reality of researching and treating brain cancer in children. 🧠
Take a listen to one of Australia's leading experts in children's brain cancer 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Hansford-ABC
Take a listen to one of Australia's leading experts in children's brain cancer 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Hansford-ABC
Join the growing team at SAHMRI!
Current vacancies:
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
💻 Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
💻 Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Join the growing team at SAHMRI!
Current vacancies:
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
💻 Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
🩻 Research Radiographer
📚 Senior Research Fellow
💻 Research Fellow
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
It was such a pleasure to welcome Brand South Australia to the Cheesegrater recently! 📸
They captured some spectacular images highlighting the life-changing work our researchers are undertaking right here in SA.
They captured some spectacular images highlighting the life-changing work our researchers are undertaking right here in SA.
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It was such a pleasure to welcome Brand South Australia to the Cheesegrater recently! 📸
They captured some spectacular images highlighting the life-changing work our researchers are undertaking right here in SA.
They captured some spectacular images highlighting the life-changing work our researchers are undertaking right here in SA.
ROSA Associate Director, Prof Gill Caughey says bonjour! 👋
Prof Caughey was in Paris last week at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development workshop on long-term care statistics.
She also spent time with international delegates, showcasing ROSA's data research and impacts.
Prof Caughey was in Paris last week at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development workshop on long-term care statistics.
She also spent time with international delegates, showcasing ROSA's data research and impacts.
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
ROSA Associate Director, Prof Gill Caughey says bonjour! 👋
Prof Caughey was in Paris last week at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development workshop on long-term care statistics.
She also spent time with international delegates, showcasing ROSA's data research and impacts.
Prof Caughey was in Paris last week at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development workshop on long-term care statistics.
She also spent time with international delegates, showcasing ROSA's data research and impacts.
We're inviting families who have contributed to SAHMRI’s Women and Kids research to a special morning tea! 🤰
Celebrate World Prematurity Day with us as we raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth.
Book your free spot ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025
Celebrate World Prematurity Day with us as we raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth.
Book your free spot ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
We're inviting families who have contributed to SAHMRI’s Women and Kids research to a special morning tea! 🤰
Celebrate World Prematurity Day with us as we raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth.
Book your free spot ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025
Celebrate World Prematurity Day with us as we raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth.
Book your free spot ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025
We have positions available and we'd love to hear from you!
Current vacancies:
🧪 Research Scientist
📚 Senior Research Fellow
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
🧪 Research Scientist
📚 Senior Research Fellow
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 AM
We have positions available and we'd love to hear from you!
Current vacancies:
🧪 Research Scientist
📚 Senior Research Fellow
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
Current vacancies:
🧪 Research Scientist
📚 Senior Research Fellow
🩻 Research Radiographer
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
The Clinical Research Imaging Centre at SAHMRI has partnered with the University of Adelaide and ICEE Space for a world-first ‘space' mission – without even leaving the surface of the earth. 🧑🚀
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Space-Mission
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Space-Mission
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The Clinical Research Imaging Centre at SAHMRI has partnered with the University of Adelaide and ICEE Space for a world-first ‘space' mission – without even leaving the surface of the earth. 🧑🚀
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Space-Mission
Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Space-Mission
Could a plant protect skin from radiotherapy? 🌼
Researchers from SAHMRI and University of Adelaide are using a flowering plant to reduce dermatitis, a painful reaction that affects 95% of people undergoing radiotherapy.
Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Daisy-Plant
Researchers from SAHMRI and University of Adelaide are using a flowering plant to reduce dermatitis, a painful reaction that affects 95% of people undergoing radiotherapy.
Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Daisy-Plant
October 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Could a plant protect skin from radiotherapy? 🌼
Researchers from SAHMRI and University of Adelaide are using a flowering plant to reduce dermatitis, a painful reaction that affects 95% of people undergoing radiotherapy.
Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Daisy-Plant
Researchers from SAHMRI and University of Adelaide are using a flowering plant to reduce dermatitis, a painful reaction that affects 95% of people undergoing radiotherapy.
Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Daisy-Plant