In the fight against common, complex disorders—such as mental health conditions, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders—genetics has long held the promise of revolutionizing healthcare. Dr. William Reay, this year’s prestigious NARF Postdoctoral Award recipient, has made groundbreaking strides in this arena with his innovative work on the Pharmagenic Enrichment Score (PES) platform. The PES is
The Australian Government is currently considering structural arrangements to better coordinate the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and NHMRC’s Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) funding. A national consultation on the governance and administration of these funds has concluded, with the Government now considering its formal response. Following an internal survey, executive committee discussions, and member
NARF Executive Meeting with Deputy Chief of Staff Clare Firth: Navigating Research Funding Challenges in Australia On the 30th of April, 2024, the NARF Executive team met with Clare Firth, the Deputy Chief of Staff and Medical Research Advisor to Minister Mark Butler, to discuss the evolving landscape of research funding in Australia. This meeting
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious NARF 2023 Postdoctoral Investigator Award. This year, we saw an unprecedented surge in the number of submissions, each reflecting the extraordinary talent and dedication thriving within our research community. A Year of Exceptional Submissions The 2023 award cycle brought NARF an exceptional array of submissions,
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) welcomed a new CEO, Professor Steve Wesselingh, this August. Prof. Wesselingh, a distinguished figure in infectious diseases research, is renowned for his work on HIV, vaccine development, and the exploration of the human microbiome’s effects on health. A Legacy of Leadership Before his appointment, Prof. Wesselingh’s illustrious
July 2023: A Call for Strategic Alignment The biomedical research community in Australia received a significant nod from the federal government this July, with the announcement of a review aimed at enhancing the strategic alignment of funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Exploring the
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Save the date for the Virtual NARF AGM, Monday the 7th of December, likely around midday AEST. Details coming soon.
NARF announces their annual award for outstanding independent health/medical/biomedical research achievements by an Australian postdoctoral researcher at an early stage of their career. The intention of the Award is to recognise such achievement and to encourage the career aspirations of young Australian investigators in health/medical/biomedical research. NARF Post-Doctoral Investigator Award 2020
NARF announces their annual award for outstanding independent health/medical/biomedical research achievements by an Australian postdoctoral researcher at an early stage of their career. The intention of the Award is to recognize such achievement and to encourage the career aspirations of young Australian investigators in health/medical/biomedical research. NARF 2019 Post doctoral Award Announcement