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Impact stories
07-2026 UCLA students visits to ICFHS
ICFHS hosts student delegation from UCLA

The International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS) welcomed a delegation of premedical and global health students from the University of California (UCLA) to the UNSW Health Translation Hub for an interactive program exploring the future of health systems, innovation, and global health leadership.

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‘Opt-out’ HIV testing risks confusion about consent, legal experts warn

As opt-out HIV testing expands into new healthcare settings, doctors and patients need clarity on its potential legal consequences. Here's why.

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The AusculPatch is a tiny wearable sensor that weighs just 3.2 grams.
Tiny wearable aims to improve heart health monitoring from patients’ home

UNSW researchers have developed a lightweight wearable sensor that could potentially continuously check on people with heart and breathing problems to help doctors identify problems more quickly.

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Three landmark studies highlight expanded benefits of kidney drug

Three papers – published in leading journals simultaneously – have shown finerenone has kidney-protective, heart and survival benefits for people with chronic kidney disease, regardless of the cause.

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UNSW researchers target invisible heart disease in women

Researchers hope to deliver a female-specific treatment approach for a condition that has been overlooked for generations.

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Designing Safer Spaces for Mental Health Through Lived Experience

A new paper by Dr Gail Kenning has highlighted how lived experience can inform the design of safer, more inclusive environments for people experiencing trauma and mental health challenges.

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Gap widens as vaccination rates slip

A UNSW medical researcher says fewer Australians are getting vaccinated, with the decline hitting some communities harder than others.

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2026 UNSW April Falls event
April Falls event brings community together at UNSW Health Translation Hub

A free community event connected over 100 older adults, carers, researchers, clinicians, students and partner organisations to share practical ways to reduce falls risk and support healthy ageing.

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UNSW researchers develop AI companions for student wellbeing

The prototype digital companions are designed to support student mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness.

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Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings

A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk.

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Attendees engaged in reflection on the question "Have you ever been told your experience matters — then not been asked for it?" during the Rare Power interactive session.
Rare Disease Day puts people and partnership at the centre of change

More than 670 people gathered at the UNSW Health Translation Hub and online for Rare Disease Day 2026, bringing together families, clinicians, researchers, advocates and policymakers to drive more connected, compassionate and collaborative rare disease care.

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UNSW equips students with hands-on training to tackle pharmacist shortage

From dispensing medicines to managing complex patient interactions, UNSW Health Translation Hub's simulation pharmacy is preparing students for frontline care.

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Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer

Researchers at the Children’s Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better than using either on its own.

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