Discover the latest news and research updates from the John Curtin School of Medical Research at ANU. Stay informed on medical advancements.

Azure Hermes
Friday, 15 Dec 2023
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Groundbreaking new research from ANU scientists could help address health inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Prof Carola Venuesa and Kathleen Folbigg
Thursday, 14 Dec 2023
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Kathleen Folbigg was imprisoned over the deaths of her four children. Then, an ANU-led breakthrough uncovered the medical mystery behind the tragedy.

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Friday, 30 Jun 2023
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a complex pathogen with far-reaching impacts. Over the course of five years, researchers Navneet and Sherin have made significant strides in understanding the virus, shedding light on its intricacies and paving the way for potential advancements in treatment.

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Canberra Clinical Genomics Edda Koina
Thursday, 15 Jun 2023
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Finding answers to complex genetic health conditions has huge implications for those affected. It's something that strongly motivates Dr Edda Koina.

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Monday, 15 May 2023
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Iron is an essential nutrient, but iron overload raises the risk of type two diabetes and pancreatitis, according to experts at ANU.

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Dr Amee George at The ANU Centre for Therapeutic Discovery
Friday, 03 Feb 2023
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Defects in the cellular protein factories can cause rare disorders known as ribosomopathies. A team led by Dr Amee George looks to find therapeutic targets through unravelling the molecular mechanisms underlying the diseases.

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Thursday, 01 Dec 2022
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Cells live within incredibly challenging watery environment. Understanding how different groups of cells know where they are and where to go can spark new possibilities in diagnostics and therapeutics development.

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Friday, 11 Mar 2022
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JCSMR researchers and collaborators have made the first accurate quantification of the movement pattern of liver-localised CD8 T cells.

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Friday, 18 Feb 2022
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JCSMR researchers and collaborators have identified a striking feature of blood cells in type 1 diabetes.

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