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New Chief Executive to lead Alfred Health

21 May 2024

Following a rigorous selection process that attracted high-calibre national and international candidates, Adam Horsburgh has been selected as the next Chief Executive of Alfred Health.

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Breakthrough joint replacement antibiotic study named Trial of the Year

20 May 2024

A study investigating how effective additional antibiotics are in the prevention of post-joint surgery infection, undertaken by Alfred Health and Monash University, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) Trial of the Year Award.

clinical trials

infectious diseases

research & innovation

Clinical trials pilot program a gamechanger for regional patients

20 May 2024

If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.

cancer

clinical trials

melanoma

research & innovation

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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