Brain cancer researchers awarded $18m in funding for next-gen treatment
03 September 2026
16 December 2025 — 7 December 2026
ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1) - all 2026 dates
7 September 2026, 8.00am — 8 September 2026, 6.00pm
The ALS2 Course (7th & 8th September 2026)
22 September 2026, 8.00am – 4.30pm
ACTION™ (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly) course 2026
Researchers identify early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease
31 August 2026
Researchers have uncovered early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, revealing the condition can begin before symptoms appear and continue silently even when patients appear well.
Giving the gift of life – Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock’s story
04 August 2026
Three years ago, Gail Laycock lost her adored husband Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock, a week before his 56th birthday.
My Mates Ate My Lollies: Roger’s reflections on living with Type 1 Diabetes
17 July 2026
Roger is a patient at the RMH Diabetes and Endocrinology services, which has been recognised by the National Association of Diabetes Centres as a Centre of Excellence.
Australia’s new Tuberculosis strategic plan shifts focus from elimination to equity
16 July 2026
Professor Justin Denholm, the RMH's Medical Director of the Victorian Tuberculosis Program, shares his thoughts on the new national Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Elimination and Equity.
01 July 2026
A 10-year national study has found improved antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals that regularly monitored their prescribing, using a globally unique program developed by a Melbourne hospital. The study reinforces the importance of antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient care and minimise antimicrobial resistance.
RMH haematologist receives prestigious international award
24 June 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Professor Andrew Roberts has been awarded the prestigious Helen M. Ranney Clinical and Translational Science Medal
19 June 2026
A landmark international clinical trial has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections, a breakthrough that is set to reshape treatment for the life-threatening condition.
Celebrating 20 years of the Victorian Cancer Biobank
19 June 2026
For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has helped accelerate cancer research by connecting the generosity of thousands of donors with the expertise of researchers, clinicians and health services across Victoria.
A love letter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit by Peter McCormack
11 June 2026
On the 15 June 1978, I was involved in a near-fatal collision – car with drunk driver versus my motorbike and I.
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