JCSMR Dr Cynthia Turnbull and the scientists have discovered a previously unknown function of the protein, known as DECTIN-1, which in its mutated state limits the production of T regulatory cells or so-called ‘guardian’ cells in the immune system.

Professor Si Ming Man of the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) listed among the world’s most highly cited researchers, placing among the top 1% of researchers worldwide for the third time.