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The Alfred goes trackside at F1

6 March 2026

Everyone at emergency and radiology knows orderly Mike O’Brien loves motor racing — and not just because he dresses up come Grand Prix season.

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World-leading melanoma imaging research earns national honour

2 March 2026

A research network tasked with paving the way to better understand, manage and treat melanoma has been awarded the 2026 Universities Australia 'Shaping Australia' Problem Solver Award. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

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research & innovation

The Alfred named one of the world’s best hospitals

27 February 2026

The Alfred has once again been recognised among the world’s leading hospitals, earning a place in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings.

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research & innovation

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A global exchange in life-saving care

19 February 2026

The Alfred recently welcomed Ukraine’s leading heart transplant team, with clinicians using the opportunity to share experiences, surgical techniques and demonstrate new technology driving transplant medicine forward globally.

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research & innovation

staff

transplant

Companioning for better health outcomes

16 February 2026

A partnership between The Alfred’s Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) and charity Social Health Australia (SHA) is improving health outcomes by pairing patients with volunteer ‘companions’.

patients

World-leading scanner is a gamechanger for patients and research

9 February 2026

Meet Karen, one of the first patients to be scanned using our new world-class advanced total body Quadra PET scanner.

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cancer

clinical trials

melanoma

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radiology

research & innovation

Director of Research appointed

30 January 2026

Globally recognised clinical neurologist and translational neuroscientist, Prof Terry O'Brien has been appointed as the new Director of Research for Bayside Health's Alfred Care Group.

brain

research & innovation

Alfred community members acknowledged with national honours

27 January 2026

The dedication and lifechanging work of several members of our Alfred community has been recognised with 2026 Australia Day Honours.  

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infectious diseases

melanoma

neurosurgery

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research & innovation

respiratory

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Clinicians urge safety around campfires and barbecues this long weekend

23 January 2026

Burns specialists and emergency clinicians at The Alfred are urging holidaymakers to prioritise safety when tending to campfires and barbecues this long weekend.

burns

emergency & trauma

Keeping safe and cool in the heat

6 January 2026

With the hot weather hitting Victoria, it’s a good time to refresh how to stay safe and cool this summer.

emergency & trauma

patients