School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
The School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy provides world-class educational programs for students interested in careers in Biomedical Science and Pharmacy. It also contributes to the Medical, Allied Health, and Nursing programs offered by the Faculty of Health.
The School also prides itself on its reputation as one of the University's most research-intensive Schools. Our external research income now exceeds $12m per year and we have approximately 100 research students enrolled in PhDs.
Research
Areas of Study
News
Nikki Verrills in the News
Improved Cancer Therapies on the Horizon
- February 2 2012
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikki Verrills has been awarded a $360,000 grant to examine a potential new treatment for leukaemia patients.
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikki Verrills has been awarded a $360,000 grant to examine a potential new treatment for leukaemia patients.
Eugenie Lumbers in the News
University Trailblazers Saluted in Honours List - January 30 2012
Emeritus Scientia Professor Eugenie Lumbers was recognised for her service to the medical sciences in the fields of physiology and pharmacology as a distinguished researcher, academic and administrator.
Emeritus Scientia Professor Eugenie Lumbers was recognised for her service to the medical sciences in the fields of physiology and pharmacology as a distinguished researcher, academic and administrator.
Neil Spratt in the News
Hypothermia under microscope for stroke treatment - January 4 2012
Dr Neil Spratt and his team, in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, have been awarded more than $422,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council to determine the optimum amount of body cooling needed to reduce brain pressure, without inducing other side effects.
Dr Neil Spratt and his team, in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, have been awarded more than $422,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council to determine the optimum amount of body cooling needed to reduce brain pressure, without inducing other side effects.
Paul Foster in the News
World Leading Asthma Researcher Receives University's Highest Honour - November 9 2011
One of the world’s leading respiratory researchers, Professor Paul Foster, has been awarded the University of Newcastle’s highest honour – the title of Laureate Professor.
One of the world’s leading respiratory researchers, Professor Paul Foster, has been awarded the University of Newcastle’s highest honour – the title of Laureate Professor.
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