UTS is at the forefront of game-changing innovation in health disciplines including biomedical technology, infectious diseases, nursing, midwifery, public health, complementary medicine and health economics.
Health research news and projects
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3D-printing tech mending hearts
In a world first, Dr Carmine Gentile is using 3D printing technology to create miniature human heart tissues, using personalised bioinks.
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The cost of birth
Understanding the costs involved is a crucial component of health care policy that impacts how and where women give birth.
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Helping children thrive
A team is analysing data from studies around the world to understand the factors that prevent kids from thriving.
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Telehealth at heart of COVID-19 responseA national study of clinicians and patients is examining the use of telehealth for cardiovascular disease during the pandemic.
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Cancer hope defies gravity
A research mission to the International Space Station will examine whether a microgravity device can kill the most aggressive types of cancer cells.
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New way to treat chronic breathlessnessIn a world first, a low dose of sustained-release morphine to treat symptoms of chronic breathlessness is now listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
Connect with our health research centres
- Australian Stuttering Research Centre
- Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
- Centre for Health Technologies
- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation
- ithree institute
- Kidman Centre: Mental Health Treatment and Research for Young People
- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices
- Law | Health | Justice
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development
Leading health experts
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