HMRI Director Professor Mike Calford praises Hunter researchers as global leaders at annual awards

The major awards, which celebrate the "outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals and teams" that drive health and medical research in the Hunter community and beyond, went to the likes of Professor Vanessa McDonald - who was awarded the Mid-Career Research Award for her work on a new management program for severe respiratory conditions known as Treatable Traits.

The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered team took out the HMRI Newcastle and Sydney Foundation Research Team Award.