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30/01/2026

It’s the first Northern Sydney Local Health District newsletter for the year and it certainly hasn’t been a quiet start to the year.

Read through to learn more about the highly-skilled medical response following the devastating Bondi shootings.

And in a sign of the remarkable dedication across Northern Sydney, a collection of health professionals have been featured in this year’s prestigious Australia Day awards.

We would like to congratulate them on their impressive achievements, as well as the large number of health and research professionals driving improvements in patient care every day.

Flip through the flipping book for more: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1040736437/
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28/01/2026

🧠 TOMORROWS MEDICINE TODAY – DECODING PAIN IN THE BRAIN 🧠

Chronic pain affects so many of us - but could a small network of neurons in the brain hold the key to better treatment?

PhD researcher Caitlin Fenech talks with Prof James Elliott and Dr Matthew Doane about how the brain processes pain, what changes when it becomes chronic, and how understanding these circuits could transform treatment.

🎧 Listen to this fascinating interview here: https://bit.ly/4k14owg

🎙️ Or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4aeBoxP
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14/01/2026

TOMORROW’S MEDICINE TODAY – RETHINKING LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer remains Australia’s deadliest cancer, but treatment is changing fast. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Medicine Today, Professor Nick Pavlakis explains how research and personalised care are reshaping what’s possible for patients.

In conversation with James Elliott and Matthew Doane, Nick breaks down how genomic testing helps doctors choose treatments that are more targeted, more effective, and better tolerated.

Instead of one-size-fits-all therapy, care is becoming smarter, more precise, and more hopeful.

🎧 Listen via the NSLHD website: https://bit.ly/49Go1VN
🎙️ Or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3LLq9U6
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05/01/2026

TOMORROW’S MEDICINE TODAY – MAPPING THE MUTATION 🩺

Neurofibromatosis is a complex, unpredictable, and often misunderstood condition.

In this episode of Tomorrow’s Medicine Today, A/Prof Mimi Berman takes us inside the latest clinical trials, groundbreaking imaging, and innovative treatments that could transform care for people living with the condition.

Join James Elliott and Matthew Doane as Mimi explains how whole-body MRIs and cutting-edge research are helping patients live better, healthier lives.

Listen now and discover how science is changing the future of neurofibromatosis: https://bit.ly/4pd87YE or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/44LB4na Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Health Kolling Institute

22/12/2025

Here’s a chance to reflect on the year that was with the 2025 Year In Review. It offers an insight into the impressive clinicians and researchers across Northern Sydney, and the wealth of high-quality and compassionate care offered throughout the year.

There's a focus too on the impact of our innovative discovery science and crucial translational research at the Kolling Institute – which are driving tangible improvements in the care we receive and our long-term health and wellbeing.

We would like to thank everyone across Northern Sydney from our clinicians, researchers, donors, and trial participants for your remarkable contribution throughout the year. Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Health

A YEAR IN REVIEW 2025 Message from the Board Chair It has been another exceptional year for Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). In 2025, we’ve seen

19/12/2025

It's the last newsletter for the year and it is certainly a bumper one - profiling the dynamic clinicians and researchers across Northern Sydney, and the huge range of activity from special awards and events to innovative research and healthcare services.
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17/12/2025

The University of Sydney has announced a landmark $11 million philanthropic gift establishing the Paul and Katherine Gobits (Koh) Chair of Pancreatic Cancer Research, being the largest individual donation ever made to pancreatic cancer research in Australia.

This endowed Chair honours the legacy of Katherine Gobits and represents a transformative investment in accelerating the discovery of earlier detection methods, improving treatment options, and driving long-term advances in one of the most challenging and deadly cancers.

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer mortality, often diagnosed at a late stage and associated with some of the lowest survival rates. This gift significantly strengthens Australia’s research capacity and creates a lasting platform for scientific breakthroughs that can improve outcomes for patients and families nationwide.

This milestone contribution highlights the powerful role of philanthropy in advancing medical research and shaping a future where pancreatic cancer is more effectively detected, treated and ultimately defeated.

Read more: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/12/02/a-legacy-of-love--landmark-gift-to-defeat-pancreatic-cancer--.html?cid=organic-facebook-1DW8o0

17/12/2025

* TOMORROW’S MEDICINE TODAY – AFTER THE HEART ATTACK *

The weeks after a heart attack are some of the most vulnerable for patients.

In this episode of Tomorrow’s Medicine Today, Professor Geoffrey Tofler joins Professor James Elliott and Dr Matthew Doane to unpack why triggers such as stress and sleep disruption can increase the risk of another cardiac event, and what can be done to reduce that risk.

The episode also highlights a new clinical trial at Royal North Shore Hospital looking at recovery and prevention. We are now seeking recruits for the study.

Listen now and find out how to get involved via the NSLHD website: https://bit.ly/4qcdpV6 or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/44uLCqF
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20/11/2025

Our charity partner the NORTH Foundation has launched its Christmas Appeal!

Healthcare doesn't take a holiday with patient care and medical research continuing every day of the year.

Every donation helps us deliver world-class care and life-changing breakthroughs. Read about the NORTH FoundationChristmas Appeal and give the gift of health this season: bit.ly/4nthjHy Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Health Kolling Institute

Discover inspiring stories of courage and care this festive season. Support our Christmas Appeal to bring hope to families in need.

19/11/2025

✨ TOMORROWS MEDICINE TODAY: INSIDE THE BRAIN'S BATTLE TO HEAL ✨

What really happens in the first moments after a stroke? In this episode of Tomorrows Medicine Today, A/Professor Martin Krause joins Prof James Elliott and Dr Matthew Doane for a fascinating discussion.

Martin explains how the brain fights back after a stroke - with neurons reconnecting - re-routing and relearning pathways. He discusses how modern medicine is giving patients not just more time, but more life.

From deep brain stimulation in Germany to Australia's stroke innovation network, discover the science reshaping brain repair.

Listen now on the NSLHD website: https://bit.ly/47Zoy4c or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/47R2Kco Northern Sydney Local Health District Kolling Institute Sydney Health

14/11/2025

Check out today's flipping book profiling the latest news, and dynamic researchers and clinicians across Northern Sydney. There's a focus on new Alzheimer's disease drugs, the nation's biggest killers and a new team to boost our genomics research. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/483460289 Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital Kolling Institute Sydney Health

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03/11/2025

The Kolling Institute is set to welcome Australia’s leading genomics provider to the institute, strengthening our capabilities and paving the way for potentially life-changing genomics research.

AGRF - the Australian Genome Research Facility is establishing the high-tech lab as part of an exciting partnership which will explore new opportunities and speed the translation of genomics research into patient care.

With genomics likely to hold the key to significant advances in care, our researchers are looking forward to new research and educational opportunities, and substantial improvements in care. More: https://kollinginstitute.org.au/the-kolling-welcomes-australias-leading-genomics-provider-to-the-institute Northern Sydney Local Health District Sydney Health Royal North Shore Hospital