Australian-first ‘viral vector’ gene therapy facility coming to Westmead Health Precinct
Viral vector technology delivers genetic material into cells to treat genetic conditions.
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Coleman Greig Virtual Challenge returns in 2021 to support newborn babies at Westmead Hospital’s NICU
The Coleman Greig Challenge is western Sydney’s largest charity event supporting children with special needs at St Gabriel’s School, Castle
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Westmead Health Precinct trial uses “waiting time” to make healthy heart changes
Heart patients in western Sydney have been empowered to make healthy lifestyle changes thanks to education being delivered in clinic
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The “Quadpill”: Westmead Health Precinct heart research finds more effective treatment for high blood pressure
The combination of low doses of four existing drugs was more effective than standard treatment.
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Futuristic, lifesaving heart research given $5 million boost in Westmead Health Precinct
The research aims to regenerate damaged hearts with stem cells.
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“Once-in-a-generation transformation”: Launch to celebrate the Westmead Health Precinct
The future of health, education and research in western Sydney was celebrated on Tuesday 8 June with the launch of
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Westmead Health Precinct becomes home to Australian-first research of COVID-19 vaccines
A leading group of experts from Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and wider NSW will pioneer Australian-first research at
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Recycling innovation at Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department looks to a sustainable future
Ninety per cent of staff at Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) said they wanted to see improvements with their recycling
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University of Sydney launches education facilities in Westmead Health Precinct
NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Dr Geoff Lee recently joined the University of Sydney in celebrating the launch
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Patients helping stamp out smoking across the Westmead Health Precinct
Have you ever wanted to ask someone to stop smoking because their second-hand smoke is harming you and others? Ten
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