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Hudson Institute welcomes childhood cancer pledge
As a global leader in the field of childhood cancer research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research welcomes the Victorian Government’s pledge to invest $35 million in this area of vital need.… Read more
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Cerebral palsy research awarded NHMRC Investigator Grant
Head of The Ritchie Centre, Professor Suzanne Miller, has been awarded more than $2.3 million to continue her groundbreaking work on targeted neuroprotective treatments for fetal and neonatal brain injury, primarily cerebral palsy… Read more
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Modifying gut bacteria to treat IBD
Hudson Institute’s Dr Samuel Forster has received a highly prestigious fellowship to advance his work using the bacteria of the human microbiome to treat Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).… Read more
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Molecule heralds a microscopic bowel cancer breakthrough
The immune system wages a constant war against disease in all of us, and now researchers have identified a key immune molecule that could underpin a bowel cancer breakthrough.… Read more
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Blood cancer: frequently asked questions
Dr Catherine Carmichael answers frequently asked questions about blood cancer. Dr Carmichael is a molecular cancer biologist and Head of the Leukaemia Modelling and Therapeutic Discovery Research group within the Centre for Cancer Research at Hudson Institute.… Read more
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Philanthropy supports perinatal brain injury research
Dr Tayla Penny’s perinatal brain injury research has been awarded a significant early career research grant. Dr Penny’s investigation of umbilical cord blood (UCB) cell therapy for perinatal brain injury was recognised by the Jack Brockhoff Foundation as a worthy recipient of a $75,000 grant.… Read more
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Big step toward slowing emphysema
Researchers are closer than ever to being able to turn off the actions of the immune system that damage the lungs – opening up the possibility of slowing emphysema development.… Read more
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High school scientists inspired by introduction to the lab
A squadron of high school scientists has spent a week at Hudson Institute exploring a future in STEM. Year 10 students from secondary schools throughout Melbourne’s south-east spent a week at the Clayton campus, each matched with a female mentor, being shown the ropes of a career in medical research.… Read more
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Creatine and pregnancy: what you need to know
As a research scientist with a decade of experience studying the role of creatine in maternal and child health, Dr Stacey Ellery is well qualified to discuss creatine and pregnancy.… Read more
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The RNA treatment revolution
When he was 11 years old, Associate Professor Michael Gantier had a close shave with death. Failing to recover after having his appendix removed, he was rushed to emergency surgery where doctors discovered he had sepsis.… Read more