Green light go! Traffic light colour coding to keep consumers healthy 11 Jan 2007 It's no secret that obesity, heart disease, and other preventable epidemics are on the rise. Despite the "war on obesity", Australians still eat too much of all the 'wrong' things. Read More
New position to fight cancer in Tasmania 06 Nov 2006 The Menzies Research Institute and The Cancer Council Tasmania today announced the appointment of the first Cancer Council Tasmania Research Fellow. Read More
Menzies research efforts boosted by 50 per cent 16 Oct 2006 The Menzies Research Institute has increased in size by fifty per cent today with the announcement of the first members who have been appointed to the Institute as the next step in Menzies' exciting strategy for growth. Read More
New research examines family links in the fight against leukaemia 12 Oct 2006 A new collaborative study showcased today at the launch of 'Thank You Day' in Tasmania aims to throw light on the genetic causes of leukaemia and other blood cancers and improve tools for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Read More
Tasmanian cancer research gets funding boost 09 Aug 2006 Cancer research in Tasmania will receive a much-needed shot in the arm thanks to a funding injection from The Cancer Council Tasmania. Read More
Lung cancer now the biggest cancer killer in Tasmanian women 26 Jul 2006 Lung cancer is now the biggest cancer killer of women in Tasmania, overtaking bowel and breast cancer, according to new statistics from the Tasmanian Cancer Registry. Read More
Two Symphonies for Two Icons: The Menzies Research Institute and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 21 Jul 2006 Two iconic Tasmanian institutions, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the Menzies Research Institute, are joining together in a special musical event to raise funds for the Institute's health and medical research in Tasmania. Read More
Menzies Research Institute working with WHO? The World Health Organisation 03 Jul 2006 The Menzies Research Institute's work in improving the health of our country's nearby neighbours has been recognised with its re-designation as a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Read More
The Menzies Research Institute is on the move! 05 Jun 2006 From 5 June 2006, we will be located at: Level 2, Surrey House, 199 Macquarie Street, Hobart Read More
A new Menzies on the horizon 05 Jun 2006 The Menzies Research Institute is set to undergo an unprecedented transformation into Tasmania's premier health and medical research facility. Read More