Focussing on Australia's second biggest killer

Substantially reducing the millions of cases of stroke recorded worldwide every year is the focus of a new collaborative CSIRO research 'cluster' being launched in Melbourne today.

Helping kids who play computer games to be active

CSIRO has developed computer software that aims to encourage children to be more active when playing computer games.

Putting Alzheimer’s on early notice

Australian scientists have presented key findings at an international Alzheimer’s disease conference this week. Their major focus is on early detection and discovering why the disease progresses.

Uncovering early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

A major Australian study has provided new insights into the loss of structure in regions of the brain and its potential association with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Biobank to aid disease prediction and diagnosis

CSIRO will launch a new collaborative research cluster in Melbourne today focused on establishing a ‘biobank’ of blood samples to be used in advancing research into the prediction and early diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Gaming technology to make colonoscopies safer

CSIRO is using the latest in computer gaming technology to help reduce the incidence of one of the most common cancers in Australia – bowel cancer.

Advance in bowel cancer test research

Australian researchers have developed gene expression biomarkers which can accurately discriminate pre-cancerous and cancerous colorectal growths from non-cancerous controls.

Dementia: early detection is key

CSIRO recognises the importance of studies like the report Access Economics recently released; “Making Choices – Future Dementia Care: Projections, Problems and Preferences”, for it informs planning in strategic research.

International recognition for a 'Living Treasure'

The first Chief of CSIRO Human Nutrition, Dr Basil Hetzel, has received the prestigious 2009 Pollin Prize for his research into the effects of iodine deficiency on brain developments in newborns.

Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough

CSIRO scientists have developed a new system to screen for compounds that can inhibit one of the processes that takes place during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease research attracts first partner

The Australian Alzheimer’s disease cluster study – The Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing (AIBL) – has secured its first collaborative research agreement with a major strategic alliance partner, Pfizer Australia.

A$20 million for ICT innovation in healthcare

CSIRO today welcomed the launch of the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) as a national venture, supported by A$20 million in funding from the Federal and Queensland governments.

Using biostatistics to detect disease outbreaks

An internationally recognised authority in biostatistics, Harvard University Professor Louise Ryan, is working with CSIRO researchers to help improve the way statistics are used to detect disease outbreaks in Australia.

Preventative Health cluster study fighting Alzheimer’s Disease

The Preventative Health National Research Flagship has launched a A$10 million research 'cluster' study into the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease in partnership with Neurosciences Australia, The University of Melbourne, Mental Health Research Institute, Edith Cowan University and The University of Western Australia.

Neuroimaging researcher wins Australia-Harvard Fellowship

An international recognised expert in medical imaging Dr Simon K. Warfield, has been awarded an Australia-Harvard Fellowship to travel to Australia to work closely with the biomedical imaging team at the Australian e-Health Research Centre on early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

All fibre is not equal

Diet-related diseases affecting the large bowel are major causes of premature death and disability in affluent westernised countries, according to research presented in the US today by senior CSIRO nutritionist Dr David Topping.

Delivering health benefits through new cereal grains

New cereal grains with high levels of resistant starch could improve bowel health and prevent large bowel disease, according to research presented in America today by CSIRO scientist Dr David Topping.

WA to play key role in Alzheimer’s study

Western Australians will play a key role in a major Australian study aimed at better understanding one of the most devastating and deadly diseases, Alzheimer’s.

Major Australian Alzheimer’s study launched

A major Australian study to better understand the devastating and deadly Alzheimer’s disease is being launched in Melbourne today.

Gastrointestinal disorders under the spotlight

Research into new ways to treat inflammatory gut disorders and diarrhoea will come under the spotlight this week as part of a national Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) conference in Adelaide.

Data safety expert appointed Flagship fellow

CSIRO’s Preventative Health National Research Flagship has appointed Queensland data safety expert Professor Peter Croll to ensure the security of its innovative technology which allows the linking of diverse health databases, creating a powerful research tool for population health research and better patient treatment.

Cells, DNA and diet – how do they work together?

The question of how the food we eat influences the behaviour of our cells – including our genes – is the focus of a major international conference that starts today in Melbourne.

New ‘CSIRO Healthy Heart’ book launched

CSIRO today launched its new publication – The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program – to help Australians reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, which kills one Australian nearly every 10 minutes.

Valentine’s Day – some heart-felt advice on health

One of Australia’s leading nutritionists is urging Australians to think about their hearts in a different way this Valentine’s Day – keeping them healthy with the CSIRO Healthy Heart Program.

CSIRO study: high protein diet better for waist loss in men

A new CSIRO study has found that overweight and obese men can lose weight effectively and safely on a high protein diet.

Advance towards early Alzheimer’s diagnosis

An Australian research project has found a way to bring forward the detection of early stage Alzheimer’s disease by up to 18 months.

Winning partners welcome national children’s survey news

Today's announcement by the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Tony Abbott, of the first national nutrition and physical activity survey in more than a decade, has been welcomed by CSIRO and the University of South Australia.

Are Australian children active and eating well?

The most comprehensive survey ever taken of Australian children’s diet and activity habits has revealed a picture of a generation where some children are eating a variety of healthy foods and are generally lean and active, while others are filling up on the wrong types of food and spending too long in front of the television.