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News

Thursday, 05 May 2016

The Australian National University (ANU) has launched the third stage of its ACT Asbestos Health Study to examine health concerns of people who have lived in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation.

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Kamalini
Friday, 25 Mar 2016

When a nine-year-old boy who had just buried his family arrived at an Ebola treatment centre, a Canberra doctor was struck by his resemblance to her nephew.

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Professor  Kamalini Lokuge
Wednesday, 09 Mar 2016

Dr Kamalini Lokuge, a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, has inspired an International Women's Day audience with stories of her work delivering health care in crisis situations.

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Monday, 14 Sep 2015

Before the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa was recognised as a global humanitarian emergency, experts from the ANU Humanitarian Research Program were collaborating with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in at-risk countries.

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Events

A computer monitor displayed outdoors showing a document titled "ANU Research Survey on Wetland Benefits and Health" with a scenic wetland in the background.
25 May 2023 | 12:30 - 1pm

A discussion of the challenges and opportunities for promoting safe and enjoyable water-based recreational activities in urban Canberra

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Illustration of a map of Australia with colorful connections and the phrase "Healthy Environments And Lives HEAL" in large, teal letters.
24 Nov 2022 | 12 - 6pm

A free two-day live and virtual forum on human health, climate and environmental change solutions in Australia.

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Illustration of a map of Australia with colorful connections and the phrase "Healthy Environments And Lives HEAL" in large, teal letters.
23 Nov 2022 | 12 - 6pm

A free two-day live and virtual forum on human health, climate and environmental change solutions in Australia.

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A woman presenting at a conference with a digital projection in the background.
17 Nov 2022 | 1 - 1:30pm

Developing a framework to enhance gender equity and inclusivity in Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs).

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A young boy joyfully playing in sprinkling water with sunlight casting a golden glow around him.
6 Oct 2022 | 1 - 1:30pm

Join Dr Jo Lane for Mental Health Month 2022 who will provide evidence-based research and practical strategies on how to connect with the Power of Fun.

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A woman and man walking through a bustling outdoor market with muddy ground.
7 Sep 2022 | 9am - 12:30pm

World Field Epidemiology Day is a global movement that recognises and raises awareness of field epidemiology.

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View from a vehicle of a rickshaw and multiple street signs, including one labeled "Kakarbhitta," in a sunlit, bustling street scene.
19 May 2022 | 12:30 - 1pm

This thesis aims to improve understanding of the goals and outcomes of comprehensive support services for survivors of sex trafficking in Northeast India.

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Firefighters in protective gear operating a high-pressure hose to spray water during a firefighting exercise.
5 May 2022 | 1 - 1:45pm

The team invites you to learn about the study and its published findings, ask questions, and participate in a thoughtful discussion.

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A woman sleeping in her bed under blue lighting.
25 Nov 2021 | 1 - 1:30pm

This undergraduate project investigates whether a relationship exists between mitochondrial function and autonomic symptoms in people with ME/CFS.

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