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1 October 2026

Griffith medical student is Queensland’s 2027 Rhodes Scholar

Griffith University medical student Ryo Takamizawa has been named Queensland’s 2027 Rhodes Scholar. The Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM,...

Corporate Health + Wellbeing Alumni Griffith Health Research scholarships School of Medicine and Dentistry Students

18 September 2026

Early results show world-first adaptive trial in action for progressive MS

A potential treatment for progressive MS will continue in a world-first multi-arm, multi-stage adaptive trial after showing encouraging early signs, with recruitment set to expand across Australia.

Health + Wellbeing Griffith Health Research School of Medicine and Dentistry

17 September 2026

Sexual recovery after breast cancer is often overlooked

Sexual wellbeing can often be overlooked during a woman’s recovery from breast cancer with many continuing to experience significant sexual and intimacy challenges long after treatment ends.

Health + Wellbeing Griffith Health Research School of Medicine and Dentistry School of Nursing and Midwifery

26 August 2026

Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

Health + Wellbeing Alumni Griffith Health Research School of Medicine and Dentistry

24 August 2026

Weight loss drugs may help with mental health

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional mental health benefits, especially for people with bipolar disorder.

Health + Wellbeing Griffith Health Research School of Medicine and Dentistry

28 July 2026

Gum disease worsens systemic bone loss in osteoporosis patients via gut bacteria

Chronic gum disease may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health.

Health + Wellbeing School of Medicine and Dentistry

27 July 2026

Renowned surgeon joins Griffith as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Dr Jason Fleming, a pioneer in robotic surgery, has joined the University as the inaugural Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and Director of a new Centre of Excellence.

Health + Wellbeing Corporate Griffith Health School of Medicine and Dentistry

28 May 2026

New method to improve health research in rural areas

Randomised controlled trials are challenging to conduct in rural areas, however, a new study examined how high-quality research could be conducted when RCTs were not possible.

Health + Wellbeing Griffith Health Research School of Medicine and Dentistry

8 April 2026