Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) recognised the outstanding achievements of its research community at the 2025 HMRI Research Excellence Awards held at Newcastle City Hall this month.
The annual event brought together researchers, clinicians, partners and supporters to acknowledge contributions to transforming the health and wellbeing of the Hunter and New England community.
HMRI Institute Director and CEO, Professor Frances Kay congratulated the finalists and award recipients for their leadership and commitment to advancing medical research.
“Our researchers and clinicians continue to push the boundaries of knowledge to address some of the most significant health challenges of our time,” Frances said.
“These awards give us an opportunity to recognise that work and to acknowledge the dedication that drives every study, every innovation and every breakthrough.”
Frances also highlighted the value of collaboration across the region.
“HMRI’s strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District, and our community are central to everything we do.
“We are also deeply grateful to our supporters, whose contributions make it possible for our researchers to turn ideas into impact.”
2025 HMRI Research Excellence Awards winners included:
- HMRI Award for Research Excellence
Supported by the Cameron family
Professor Joshua Davis, Hunter New England Local Health District and University of Newcastle, from HMRI’s Infection Research Program - HMRI Director’s Award for Mid-Career Research
Supported by the Cameron family
Associate Professor Myles Young, University of Newcastle, from HMRI’s Active Living and Learning Research Program - HMRI Award for Early Career Research
Supported by Margaret Heanes and Roger Yandle
Dr Emily Cox, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Newcastle, from HMRI’s Active Living and Learning Research Program - Newcastle Permanent Emerging Innovator Award
Supported by the Newcastle Permanent
Dr Nikitas Koussis, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Newcastle, from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program - HMRI Research Team Excellence Award
Supported by the HMRI Newcastle and HMRI Sydney Foundations
Cancer Signalling Research Group, from the University of Newcastle and HMRI’s Precision Medicine Research Program
IMAGE | Awards winners at this year’s HMRI Research Excellence Awards.
