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With your help we can fund new game-changing research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our community. Give generously to help find new medical breakthroughs.

Join our Scientific Research Advisory Committee

We are seeking to appoint a new member to advise the Board on research matters and review grant applications.

Events

Research Matters - Kidney Health Week

Discover the latest in renal health: Research Matters – Kidney Health Week

Wed 15 May, 2024

Explore the latest in kidney health with us at Research Matters - Kidney Health Week. Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from leading expert's including researcher Dr Mathew Wallis, psychologist Carolyn Baker, and nurse practitioner Lisa Shelverton. They'll share key insights on groundbreaking research, prevention strategies, and cutting-edge treatments.

Research Matters - Pain Week

Discover the latest in pain management: Research Matters - Pain Week

Wed 24 July, 2024

Join us for an evening focused on the latest advancements in pain management. Our speakers, Greg Peterson and Felicity Veal, will share insights on modern pain management techniques, the role of medications, and the potential benefits of cannabis in therapeutic practices. Their expertise spans across research and experience in pharmacy and healthcare policy.

Foundation Funded Researcher Professor Peter Dargaville

Areas of need

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Foundation funds innovative research to create better health outcomes for Tasmanians.

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News

Snore no more: Expert advice to transform your sleep during Stop Snoring Week

In recognition of Stop Snoring Week, commencing 20 April 2024, we delved into the snores that keep many awake at […]

Seeking Expressions of Interest: Join the Foundation's Scientific Research Advisory Committee

We are seeking to appoint a new member to our Scientific Research Advisory Committee (SRAC). This ten-member committee meets four times per year to review and approve grant applications and advises our Board on matters associated with scientific and medical research policy, strategy and processes. All committee members are endorsed by the NHMRC. Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified candidates, closing Monday 6 May 2024.

Meet your researcher – Andrew Marshall

Andrew Marshall is a Foundation-funded postdoctoral academic at the University of Tasmania, pioneering neonatal care research to improve preterm infants' outcomes.

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About Us

Thanks to community support, the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation funds ground-breaking medical research to improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. We develop new tests, treatments and innovations to support our patients and their families.

Our research

We’re driving medical research in Tasmania. We proudly invest in medical research projects that transform patient care in our community.