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The RMH researcher receives NHMRC grant for aged care infection prevention initiative News article

Congratulations to the RMH and the University of Melbourne Researcher Dr Jo Tropea, who has received a $990,731.50 NHMRC grant to establish national communities of practice for infection prevention leads in aged care.

New centre to target inflammatory diseases and personalised care News article

The RMH, WEHI and the Colonial Foundation have partnered on a new centre for investigating inflammatory diseases.

Joint venture partners The Doherty Institute celebrates 10 years News article

Festivities for the Doherty’s 10-year anniversary are in full-swing this week, with a special event kicking off celebrations at Parliament House.

Our hospital renovation works continue News article

If you’re heading to the RMH Parkville this week, things may look a little different while we renovate our site. Our improvement works have closed certain areas, which may change the path you need to take to get to your floor or ward.

Parkville Precinct staff receive $6m in NHMRC funding News article

Congratulations to the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's Professor Karin Thursky and Professor Monica Slavin, who have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants totalling $6m to advance care and treatment for patients.

Prof Geoff Linderman awarded 2024 Buchanan Medal News article

Professor Geoff Lindeman and Professor Jane Visvader have been recognised on a global stage.

Emergency Department renovations News article

During August, the sitting area in our Emergency Department (ED) waiting room will undergo renovations.

Preventing COVID-19 infection

We understand the importance of maintaining a safe environment for both our patients and staff. We regularly review and adjust our COVID-19 policies to ensure the ongoing safety and wellbeing of everyone at our facilities.

Section 6: Site Specific Assessment submission procedure

Steps for submitting Site Specific Assessment applications at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, including ERM SSA completion and sending documents to the Office for Research.

Section 5: For clinical trials investigating a drug and/or device

Guidance on required documentation, agreements, indemnities and Clinical Trial Notification processes for drug and device clinical trials at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Section 4: For projects that involve radiation or genetically modified organisms

Requirements for RMH research using ionising radiation or GMOs, including physicist review, OGTR obligations, licensing, IBC review and participant information.

Section 3: For projects that involve collaboration with any other organisation

An agreement is required where one or more external parties will work with the Royal Melbourne Hospital

Section 2: For projects where ethics approval was not undertaken by the RMH HREC

Submit HREC application documents where ethics review was not undertaken by the RMH HREC

Section 1: Mandatory components for all SSA submissions

All components in section 1 are mandatory and must be completed for all submissions.

Submit a governance application for site specific assessment

Step-by-step guide on how to submit a governance application for site specific assessment.

RMH research and tips for better sleep News article

What helps you get a good night’s sleep? 

Health Hub leading to improved patient health outcomes News article

A survey conducted earlier this year of Parkville precinct patients and carers found technology has improved their overall health.

The RMH named as nation leader in stroke care News article

The RMH Department of Neurology and Stroke has this week been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre by the Australian Stroke Coalition (ASC).

Non-invasive testing a way of the future News article

A new collaborative study between the RMH and WEHI is the latest technology to test for early markers of kidney rejection via a simple urine test, hoping to bypass the need for invasive biopsies.

Aged care residents take a bite out of new moulded pureed food menu News article

We had the great pleasure of launching new pureed sandwiches at our residential aged care service, Cyril Jewell House, and they’ll be available across the health service soon.