Research Australia Awards celebrate researchers in life-changing science and discovery
For more than two decades, the Research Australia Health & Medical Research Awards have recognised the individuals and teams transforming health outcomes across the country. Now in their 22nd year, these prestigious awards showcase the depth and breadth of Australia’s research and innovation community — from discovery and translation through to commercialisation.
Connecting Students with Careers in MedTech
The MedTech Match Student Career Development Session in partnership with Engineers Australia ran alongside MTAA’s RegConnect Summit 2026, and gave student volunteers the opportunity to learn about the Australian MedTech landscape, discussing what the industry looks like, where entry points exist, and how the device lifecycle maps to careers.
HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Incidence rates, symptoms, risks, prevention, treatment & research in Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Avoiding lung complications after surgery by reversing muscle relaxant drugs more effectively
Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods every day, including plenty of vegetables of different types and colours, and fruit.1 Yet recently released National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) data show fewer than one in four people (23.1 per cent) met the recommendation for fruit intake on a usual basis, and just 4.3 per cent met the recommendation for vegetables, legumes and beans.
Alarming move away from plants based foods and reduced variety in diets
Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods every day, including plenty of vegetables of different types and colours, and fruit.1 Yet recently released National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) data show fewer than one in four people (23.1 per cent) met the recommendation for fruit intake on a usual basis, and just 4.3 per cent met the recommendation for vegetables, legumes and beans.
Medical device regulations evolve for Australian innovators with European ambitions
Medical device regulation is undergoing significant change as regulators across major jurisdictions grapple with the rapid growth of software and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Speaking with Australian Health Journal at the Medical Technology Association of Australia’s RegConnect Summit 2026 in Sydney in September, Gabrielle Cesvet, Head of Public Affairs at Scarlet, said manufacturers need greater clarity and sufficient lead time as new regulatory frameworks emerge.