News and Events
13 March 2020
Congratulations to Professor Kerryn Phelps AM, recipient of the NSW Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership 2020 in recognition of her outstanding achievements and tremendous work.
Congratulations to Professor Kerryn Phelps AM, recipient of the NSW Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership 2020 in recognition of her outstanding achievements and tremendous work.

12 March 2020
NICM HRI celebrated and marked International Women’s Day and the official opening of the new Jacka Foundation Conference Centre with the inaugural one-day symposium, Influential Women in Natural Therapies: A Legacy for the Future and Women’s Networking Breakfast.
NICM HRI celebrated and marked International Women’s Day and the official opening of the new Jacka Foundation Conference Centre with the inaugural one-day symposium, Influential Women in Natural Therapies: A Legacy for the Future and Women’s Networking Breakfast.

5 March 2020
Congratulations to NICM HRI’s Higher Degree Research students Muhammad Ali and Dhevaksha Naidoo, who have been awarded a scholarship in the University’s Western to the World initiative.
Congratulations to NICM HRI’s Higher Degree Research students Muhammad Ali and Dhevaksha Naidoo, who have been awarded a scholarship in the University’s Western to the World initiative.

25 February 2020
New study findings suggest that weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought. The first national survey on weight after breast cancer in Australia, published in BMC Cancer journal, found close to two-thirds (63.7%) of women reported weight gain at an average of nine kilograms after a breast cancer diagnosis, and overall nearly one-in-five women (17%) added more than 20 kilograms.
New study findings suggest that weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought. The first national survey on weight after breast cancer in Australia, published in BMC Cancer journal, found close to two-thirds (63.7%) of women reported weight gain at an average of nine kilograms after a breast cancer diagnosis, and overall nearly one-in-five women (17%) added more than 20 kilograms.

4 February 2020
NICM HRI’s Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner, dives deep into the complexity of dementia, exploring diagnosis, progression, contributing factors in its aetiology, and her exciting research on herbal interventions in the treatment of dementia and cognitive decline in the latest Fx Medicine Podcast.
NICM HRI’s Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner, dives deep into the complexity of dementia, exploring diagnosis, progression, contributing factors in its aetiology, and her exciting research on herbal interventions in the treatment of dementia and cognitive decline in the latest Fx Medicine Podcast.

23 January 2020
NICM HRI is one of the first research institutes in Australia to be granted a medicinal cannabis manufacturing licence by the Federal Government’s Office of Drug Control.
NICM HRI is one of the first research institutes in Australia to be granted a medicinal cannabis manufacturing licence by the Federal Government’s Office of Drug Control.

20 January 2020
NICM Health Research Institute has secured a further grant in 2020 from the Dry July Foundation Grant Program. The grant will see the continuation of free oncology support services for people who have, or have had cancer, to help provide relaxation and relief from cancer or treatment-related symptoms. The services will include massage, acupuncture and yoga.
NICM Health Research Institute has secured a further grant in 2020 from the Dry July Foundation Grant Program. The grant will see the continuation of free oncology support services for people who have, or have had cancer, to help provide relaxation and relief from cancer or treatment-related symptoms. The services will include massage, acupuncture and yoga.

15 January 2020
Study confirms omega-3 fatty acids as an integrative treatment for the management of major depressive disorder, strengthening current international guidelines and clinical applicability.
Study confirms omega-3 fatty acids as an integrative treatment for the management of major depressive disorder, strengthening current international guidelines and clinical applicability.

20 December 2019
What an action packed final three months to 2019. As we close off today on our last day for the year, on behalf of the NICM team, we wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday break.
What an action packed final three months to 2019. As we close off today on our last day for the year, on behalf of the NICM team, we wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday break.

17 December 2019
NICM research stars Dr Carolyn Ee, Beatrice Venkataya and Justin Sinclair celebrated their achievements and awards received for research excellence at Western Sydney University.
NICM research stars Dr Carolyn Ee, Beatrice Venkataya and Justin Sinclair celebrated their achievements and awards received for research excellence at Western Sydney University.
