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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
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Beating childhood cancers
A world-class Melbourne collaboration is set to beat the worst childhood cancers. … Read more
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US Defense Dept backs Aussie upper gastrointestinal cancer research
If an army marches on its stomach, as the old saying goes, then the US Department of Defense (DoD) is investing wisely in Australian upper gastrointestinal cancer research.… Read more
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Reputation connects long-term supporter
After a 50-year career in science, including leadership of the chronic disease epidemiology team in Queensland, Margaret Bright has remained connected to Hudson Institute as a supporter and has maintained great affection for the research and its reputation among scientists.… Read more
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Understanding what causes gastroenteritis, in the search for a cure
It’s a disease that causes millions of deaths worldwide every year, but there are still large gaps in our understanding of what causes gastroenteritis.… Read more
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Making an impact – Hudson research recognised in public healthcare awards
Hudson Institute research has been recognised for its impact on Victoria’s healthcare, with two projects named as finalists in the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.… Read more