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SSMRF - St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation

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At SSMRF, we raise funds and awareness for transformative medical research at St George and Sutherland Hospitals.

28/10/2026

Cancer is one of the big health challenges that we are tackling at SSMRF.

Southern Cancer Care

23/10/2026

The research happening at your local hospitals might surprise you…

Last week, we partnered with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) to bring researchers from St George and Sutherland Hospitals together for the Health Research Symposium, sharing discoveries and sparking new collaborations.

It was a remarkable showcase of the breadth of research happening and the dedicated people working to improve the community's health.

Amongst the first presentations of the day, our CEO, Dr Katrina Green, reflected on her experience as a medical researcher and the importance of discovery in delivering better diagnostics, treatments and cures. She highlighted SSMRF’s vital role in research funding and invited the community to support home-grown medical research.

Dr Georgia Hollens explored whether urinary testing helps doctors make better decisions when treating pneumonia, while Dr Bethany Grice and her team are investigating whether Magseed technology can help surgeons accurately remove breast cancer in regional Australia. And at the Microbiome Research Centre at St George Hospital, PhD candidate Goodnews Agare investigates the role of gut bacteria in treatment outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.

Other presentations covered broader challenges facing healthcare. Dr Pam Konecny, Head of Infectious Diseases, shared her team’s research into computerised tools that helped reduce antibiotic resistance across four major NSW hospitals over 12 years. She was recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award!

Prof. Mark Brown, AM (Renal Medicine) asked an important question “Dear Claude, What Makes a Good Doctor?” In his Christopher Stewart Memorial Lecture, he explored the role of AI in patient care, and whether technology can truly provide the compassion, support and listening ear patients need.

We heard from Prof. Donna L Hartz, Western Sydney University, who delivered the Hastings Memorial Lecture on Birthing on Country.

…This was a glimpse of the morning sessions. The rest of the day was as impressive!

Behind each presentation is a team and a question that could lead to better treatments and improved care. It’s inspiring to hear the passion our clinicians bring to improving our community's health.

Thanks to all who contributed to the symposium, and to Southern Cancer Care, St George Private Hospital, Kogarah Lions Club and our wider community of partners who help make this research possible.

Congratulations to Leisa Rathborne (GAICD) (Chief Executive SESLHD), Lauren Sturgess (GM St.George Hospital) and Joanne Newbury (GM Sutherland Hospital), as well as Prof. Georgina Hold and the SESLHD Research Directorate team (Judeil Krlan Teus, Dr Helen Goldsmith RN PhD), on a fantastic event!

Discover the research changing lives at St George and Sutherland Hospitals. Get in touch or donate today to help make the next breakthrough possible.

Contact us: [email protected]
Donate: https://www.stgeorgemrf.com.au/make-a-donation/

We have a new phone number!You can now reach the SSMRF team on (02) 9098 4040.Email: info@ssmrf.com.auWhether you’re int...

21/10/2026

We have a new phone number!
You can now reach the SSMRF team on (02) 9098 4040.
Email: [email protected]

Whether you’re interested in supporting medical research, exploring a partnership or simply learning more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Make a donation through our website: www.ssmrf.com.au

Together, we can help advance medical research and improve the health of our community.

01/10/2026

Welcome to our new CEO, Dr Katrina Green. Learn more about the experience, passion and purpose she brings to leading the Foundation and supporting medical research in our community.
https://www.stgeorgemrf.com.au/dr-katrina-green/

30/09/2026

Every 10 cents counts! ♻️ SSMRF's Recycle 4 Research has raised over $60,000 for medical research grants in St George and Sutherland hospitals and kept more than 600,000 containers out of landfill. Your returns help fund research in your local hospitals.

29/09/2026

Congratulations to our retiring CEO, Pam Brown, on receiving a Certificate of Recognition from Georges River Council in acknowledgement of her exceptional contribution to our community and longstanding service to SSMRF.

What a wonderful recognition of Pam’s dedication and contribution as she retires this week after four years as CEO.

24/09/2026

Our CEO, Pam Brown, will retire on September 30, bringing an impactful four-year tenure and a lifelong career in the not-for-profit sector to a close.

Pam Brown steps down as St George and Sutherland research head.

23/09/2026

Congratulations again, Chrissie!

It was wonderful to present Chrissie with her signed, numbered and framed 2026 Socceroos World Cup jersey at the Beachside Dash.

The jersey was generously donated by Community Bank Darling Square as part of our fundraising for medical research at St George and Sutherland Hospitals.

A huge thank you to Community Bank Darling Square for their support, and to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and helped make this fundraiser a success.

Congratulations, Chrissie. We hope you enjoy your incredible prize!

17/09/2026

Browse over 3,500 photos from the 2026 Beachside Dash: https://photos.app.goo.gl/F2w3PQCra3H89Frd6

17/09/2026

What an amazing outcome! A huge thank you to all our participants, volunteers, sponsors, community partners and staff who made the 2026 Beachside Dash possible. Thank you for coming together to support medical research at St George and Sutherland Hospitals.

Record crowd turns out in the annual run for research.

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Kogarah, NSW
2217

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61290984040

Website

http://www.ssmrf.com.au/

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