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Research fellow Dr Eveline Mu is helping to lead new trials offering hope for sufferers of the mental health condition known as Borderline Personality Disorder.
New trials tackle the Borderline Personality Disorder riddle
14 May 2024
Much-needed treatment options for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) could be on the horizon, with researchers from the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) positive about early results shown in two studies.
mental health
research & innovation
Alfred Health COO Prof Simone Alexander and Director of HIV Medicine Prof Jenny Hoy reflect on the legacy of Fairfield House
Future of HIV care at The Alfred takes shape
6 May 2024
The legacy of almost three decades of HIV care at Fairfield House is set to live on, with the upcoming opening of the new Fairfield Centre at The Alfred.
hiv
infectious diseases
patients
A person using the BrainEye app
Eye-tracking technology trial could revolutionise brain health management
29 April 2024
The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye, a ground-breaking smartphone app which can help screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60 second eye movement test.
brain
patients
research & innovation
The Alfred's radiation oncology team has introduced the new treatment for prostate cancer patients.
High-precision radiation cuts prostate treatment time by 75 per cent
29 April 2024
The Alfred has become the first Victorian public hospital to offer a new form of radiation that drastically cuts treatment time for prostate cancer patients. 
cancer
radiation therapy
Exterior view of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre showing the front gardens entrance arch
National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened
18 April 2024
A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.
cancer
cancer research
melanoma
patients
research & innovation
Professor Eric Chow is awarded the 2024 Gottschalk Medal by the Australian Academy of Science
Sexual Health Professor recognised for research excellence in STI prevention
4 April 2024
The world’s second-most published researcher in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and STI prevention has been recognised with a prestigious honour from the Australian Academy of Science.
sexual health
staff
Alfred trauma physician Dr Chris Groombridge collaborating with an emergency nursing colleague
“The rushing is never worth it”: staying safe on the roads this Easter
28 March 2024
High numbers of admissions to hospital following road accidents in 2023 has physicians from The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre urging caution on the roads in anticipation of the 2024 Easter long weekend.
emergency & trauma
Steve Kemp on his way to recovery after a concussion
Victoria’s first concussion clinic opens
14 March 2024
Victoria’s first public-funded adult concussion clinic is now open, providing much-needed support for hundreds of people experiencing ongoing concussion symptoms each year.  
alfred brain
concussion
neurology
patients
Geriatric Trauma Service lead Dr Margot Lodge and geriatrician Dr Faye Liu consult with a patient
Problem-solving to improve patient care: Geriatric Trauma Service forms to address growing needs
12 March 2024
With the number of older people needing hospital care following falls and other accidents on the rise, trauma specialists and geriatricians at The Alfred are working side-by-side to improve patient outcomes.
emergency & trauma
patients
trauma
Prof Carol Hodgson, Prof Anne Holland, Dr Shobi Sivathamboo, Prof Michelle Giles, Prof Tracey Bucknall
Women share inspiring paths to success
7 March 2024
Here at Alfred Health, 72 per cent of our 11,000-strong workforce is women. Our executive team is 75 per cent women, and with our Board, 78 per cent women – which is far greater than the national average of just one third. But how did we get here? This week, we asked some of our leading female researchers to share how they’d got to where they are today.
international women's day
research & innovation