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Faculty of Health news
![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received funding to further Birthing on Country services for First Nations women.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Five-million-dollar%20boost%20to%20translational%20research%20Birthing%20on%20Country%20initiatives%20-%20Small.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=3pyncSbD)
Five-million-dollar boost to translational research Birthing on Country initiatives
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received nearly $5 million in funding to expand support for Birthing on Country services critical for First Nations mothers and babies.
![The CDU Menzies School of Medicine’s new suite of micro-credentials explores emergency and disaster health.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/_DSC0064a.jpg?h=b2d9f031&itok=NV-UuOQt)
New short courses to give insight into emergency and disaster health
In a time of environmental disasters and ongoing threats of disease outbreaks, a new suite of micro-credential courses will give students access to the knowledge and strategies of how to be prepared in a crisis.
![Dr Nazim Nassar](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Dr%20Nazim%20Nassar.jpg?h=482d63ba&itok=x67FOEVd)
New study reveals kill order for melanoma cells by cannabis extract
A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, a new in-vitro study finds.
![Charles Darwin University Associate Professor Dianne Wepa led the study into connectedness for Māori during COVID-19.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Dianne%20Wepa.jpg?h=0f7686c9&itok=YghGkgGo)
Study examines Māori response during COVID-19
A study into the social response of Māori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies.
![Charles Darwin University’s First Nations Introduction to University – Health program began this week.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/DSC00299.jpg?h=cd8d3f0e&itok=Ki7KDZwV)
Health program attracts students from across the NT
First Nations students from across the Northern Territory are gathering in Darwin this week to explore opportunities to study health in the second year of a successful new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program.
![The study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Michigan State University examined how stuttering is understood on Instagram.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-12/iStock-1387373490.jpg?h=271aaa1c&itok=0sbQZ20p)
Study shows how Instagram could help promote awareness of stuttering
A study into Instagram posts about stuttering has revealed a significant gap of credible and reliable information about the speech disorder on the social media platform.
![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis has used virtual reality technology to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them with support to undertake work placements.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/VR%20experience%20gets%20paramedicine%20students%20connected.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=hwhiJGri)
VR experience gets paramedicine students connected
Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.
![CDU researchers Dr Matthew Abunyewah and Professor Mitchell Byrne are investigating community resilience to drought to better prepare residents of Alice Springs for future possible severe effects.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/iStock-508400995.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=xeS21QlP)
Drought resilience framework is needed as NT expects extreme heat
As the Northern Territory continues to experience extreme weather conditions, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are investigating the role community leaders play in building resilience during times of drought.
![The study by Charles Darwin University and Chiang Mai University in Thailand highlighted the growing need for nurses and other mental health clinicians to be informed about the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis use.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-10/iStock-1055165956.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=gJAi-Yw_)
Mental health nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
Harm caused by recreational cannabis could be reduced if mental health nurses are better equipped with information on the risks and benefits of the substance, according to a joint study with Charles Darwin University (CDU).