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Boosting support for GP research

The University of New England (and the NEGPRN) is one of the founding members of the NSW-ACT Practice-based Research Alliance which is supported by 9 universities. Our NEGPRN Chair, Professor Michelle Guppy is on the inaugural Steering Committee.NAPRA aims to...

Japanese Encephalitis Virus Regional Update

While there have not yet been confirmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in the Moree area, the routine surveillance of mosquitos did detect the virus in mosquitos in Moree on 7 January 2025. The School of Rural Medicine and the Primary Health Network are...

Real-world research with real-world applications

The pressing demands of COVID have prevented some GPs from contributing to the New England GP Research Network (NEGPRN) in recent years but Tamworth Dr Miriam Grotowski believes there are many advantages to them taking part in future research.A Senior Lecturer in...

A true team effort

Research conducted in general practice not only helps health professionals to develop new treatment options for targeted populations. It also gives patients the opportunity to contribute to these solutions.GP and Senior Lecturer in General Practice at UNE, Dr...