Kolling Institute

28/08/2025

 The Kolling Institute Year in Review profiles our impressive and unique teams, and the impact of their crucial research.

 Our investigators are driving world-leading research into some of the most significant health challenges, from heart and kidney disease, chronic pain and cancer, to musculoskeletal, neurological and age-related conditions.

 With a large share of our researchers named amongst the top two per cent in the world, the Kolling Institute continues to build on its research success.

 As you read through the Year in Review, we would like to extend our thanks to our dedicated researchers and the many wonderful donors who help us deliver real improvements to the care we receive.

 Click here to view the Kolling Institute Year in Review:
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27/08/2025

Our internationally acclaimed researchers from the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research will launch a clinical trial to reduce neuropathic pain linked to spinal cord injuries.

National and international experts will work together on this exciting trial following a $2.2 million grant through the Medical Research Future Fund. For more details: https://kollinginstitute.org.au/researchers-work-to-reduce-debilitating-spinal-cord-injury-pain Sydney Health Northern Sydney Local Health District Kolling Institute Royal North Shore Hospital

25/08/2025

25/08/2025

Life is full of major milestones – relationships, growing families and new beginnings. Your Will can reflect that too.

You can create or update your Will FOR FREE with a special offer from Safewill, made possible through our charity partner, the NORTH Foundation.

It’s simple, secure and takes 20 minutes online... and is available from 1-14 September.

It’s also a chance to leave a legacy. By including a gift to the NORTH Foundation in your Will, you’ll help to support life-changing medical research and innovative patient care – continuing a tradition of generosity that began with Eva Kolling, one of our crucial founding supporters.

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22/08/2025

Researchers at Royal North Shore Hospital are trialling a new program to support people with knee osteoarthritis to move more and manage their symptoms.

Study co-lead Dr Vicky Duong said exercise is one of the most effective treatments for osteoarthritis.

The Kolling Institute’s Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group has launched a study to identify the best way to incorporate more activity into each day.

The trial will involve a 12-week self-guided physical activity program where participants will be offered either a detailed program and a Fitbit activity tracker, or just the assistance of the Fitbit tracker.

Dr Duong said it was important to involve the community in the design of this trial.

“Last year, we travelled around Australia to help adapt and design the program to ensure it was relevant for people right across the country,” she said.

“We hope that by listening to a broad range of communities that we have developed a program which will deliver improved results and better health outcomes.”

Co-lead Dr Sarah Kobayashi said the guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes of moderate physical activity a week or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, or an equivalent combination of both.

“This level of activity directly reduces osteoarthritis symptoms and helps people manage the condition, so we’re looking forward to finding an evidenced-based approach to help the community reach that amount of activity,” she said.

If you’re interested in joining the trial, further details can be found on the website. https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/cascadeoa-study-overview
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11/08/2025

It might be a few months away but we are gearing up for another successful Kolling Research Symposium. SAVE THE DATE for this year's event at the Kolling on 27th November. All welcome.

The event will feature our expert investigators and showcase the latest innovative research. We'll have a distinguished guest speaker, a great debate, and poster sessions, with the event wrapping up with an awards ceremony and networking session.

To our researchers, now's the time to prepare your dynamic posters. https://kolling.sydney.edu.au/survey.php?sid=35559&name=call-for-posters--share-your-research--kolling-research-symposiu&puid=zzzz681b086321c81376
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08/08/2025

In our next seminar, discover how researchers are working towards better outcomes for people living with inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune diseases.

Hear from leading experts on advances in biobanking, personalised treatment and the latest innovations.

There will be a chance for discussion with light refreshments to follow provided by the NORTH Foundation.
Thursday 28 August 1pm-2pm
Kolling Level 5 Auditorium | MS Teams
To register: https://kolling.sydney.edu.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz6892ed9287e4c536/interface.html Kolling Institute Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Health Northern Sydney Local Health District NORTH Foundation

08/08/2025

Check out today's great newsletter, including a focus on the very latest cancer clinical trials and an innovative app to support people undergoing care from culturally diverse backgrounds. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/284734062 Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Health

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06/08/2025

30/07/2025

What if we could stop osteoarthritis in its tracks? Professor David Hunter explains how.

In the latest episode of Tomorrow’s Medicine Today, global osteoarthritis expert Prof David Hunter discusses the critical role of lifestyle, weight management and early intervention in tackling osteoarthritis. He also explores promising treatments like Ozempic and calls for urgent investment in prevention strategies to address the growing crisis.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4mn89MK or find us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/41f6PmJ

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28/07/2025

Register today for this fascinating event focusing on the genetic drivers with Usher syndrome and the very latest advances in treatment for the condition which leads to hearing and vision loss.

Thursday 14 August 1-2pm, Kolling Auditorium | Level 5 | MS Teams

https://kolling.sydney.edu.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz6879da39d0fd4222/interface.html

28/07/2025

Our researchers at the Kolling Institute have begun a clinical trial to support people with osteoarthritis incorporate more crucial exercise into their day.
For more details and to join the trial: https://kollinginstitute.org.au/researchers-helping-those-with-osteoarthritis-weave-more-exercise-into-their-day Sydney Health Northern Sydney Local Health District Royal North Shore Hospital

Our researchers at the Kolling Institute are leading a national clinical trial to support people with hip or knee osteoarthritis become more active.