Health
Curtin uses VR to help spinal-injured people re-learn how to move
An innovative Curtin University research project that uses an interactive, home-based virtual reality (VR) simulation or ‘serious game’ to improve…
Curtin anti-doping education program for coaches proves a winner
An international research project led by Curtin University and funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has developed and successfully…
Work with remote people earns Curtin medical researcher ANZAAS Medal
Leading global expert on infectious diseases Curtin University Emeritus Professor Michael Alpers has been named the 2020 recipient of The…
Curtin program uses AFL clubs to improve male footy fans’ health
A 12-week Curtin University study delivered in collaboration with Western Australian AFL Clubs has helped overweight and obese men in…
Boost for liver cancer patients with new $10.8 million world-class research centre
Patients with primary liver cancer will benefit from a new $10.8 million research centre established with a $5 million Cancer…
Curtin project awarded funding to test new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A Curtin University-led research project has been awarded $1.72 million in Federal Government funding to trial a new treatment for…
Study finds oldest children in school-grade outperform youngest in NAPLAN
A new Curtin University study has found a child’s birthday can affect their NAPLAN results, with the oldest children in…
Curtin research into 3D printing of skin awarded medical funding
Curtin University researchers have been awarded $737,689 in funding to develop a safe, effective and affordable treatment for severe and…
Research reveals alarming link between rising antidepressant use and suicide rates among young Australians
New research from Curtin University and the University of Adelaide has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young…
Curtin study finds scratchies and lotto tickets can lead to problem gambling
New Curtin research has found that contrary to the general perception that lotteries products such as ‘scratchies’ and lotto tickets…