Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos conducting a Lupus research in the ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) facilities

Success stories

Learn more about our researchers ground-breaking success stories which will help change the landscape of medicine tomorrow.

JCSMR graduation 2024
Thursday, 11 Jul 2024
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This July, eleven PhD, two MPhil, and nine Honours students completed their academic research and graduated from JCSMR.

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Jin Si Lam - JCSMR
Monday, 08 Jul 2024
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Jin Si Lam, a standout student from the Gardiner Group, has been awarded the prestigious University Medal for 2024.

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Friday, 05 Jul 2024
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Professor Si Ming Man will receive $788,014 to support research aimed at addressing the critical challenge of antimicrobial resistance by leveraging the immune system to design new drugs against superbugs.

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Elizabeth Webb Tom Lea-Henry JCSMR CHARM Rising Star
Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024
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Dr Elizabeth Webb and Dr Tom Lea-Henry have been honoured with the inaugural CHARM Rising Star - Outstanding New Researcher Awards. This prestigious recognition was announced at the Canberra Health Annual Research Meeting (CHARM), held from 17 to 21 June 2024.

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Quinn Group Zara Milena Skepev ABCF JCSMR
Monday, 10 Jun 2024
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At just nine years old, Zara Skepev has raised more than $30,000 to support brain cancer research. This remarkable primary school student has been making and selling earrings, with the funds directed to support female researchers at The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR).

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Leonie Quinn Zara Skepev Brain Cancer
Monday, 13 May 2024
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Nine-year-old Zara Skepev is on a mission to support brain cancer research and empower female scientists.

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