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

Maija Kohonen-Corish
Tuesday, 01 Oct 2024
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As JCSMR celebrates its 75th anniversary, we highlight Professor Maija Kohonen-Corish, a distinguished alumna whose career has been shaped by her time at the School.

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Dr Julia Ellyard
Monday, 16 Sep 2024
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The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University (ANU) is partnering with the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne to establish the new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for Nucleic Acid Sensing.

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Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service - CCPS
Friday, 13 Sep 2024
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The newly established Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service (CCPS) at the Australian National University (ANU) is set to develop a clinical facility dedicated to developing tests for complex diseases.

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Dr Rosamond Mason Eccles
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024
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One of the ANU's first PhD graduates has been recognised for her exceptional contributions to experimental neuroscience.

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Monday, 02 Sep 2024
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In a new comprehensive overview, leading researchers in innate immunity from Australia and the USA have critically assessed the literature to offer new perspectives and significant insights into the messages dying or dead cells convey to the immune system.

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Teresa Bonello
Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
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In the vast field of cancer research, where many focus on the obvious—like daffodils standing tall in a bright meadow—meet Dr Teresa Bonello, the poppy, distinct and dedicated to exploring the often-overlooked yet crucial elements of the tumour microenvironment.

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ACT Brain Bee 2024
Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024
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Ryan Fan, Year 10 student from Burgmann Anglican School, emerged as the winner of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Brain Bee Challenge, held last week at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR).

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Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos
Thursday, 15 Aug 2024
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A rare, mutated version of a protein called TNIP1 has been found to cause a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause blindness if left untreated, new ANU research has found.

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Zaka Yuen Eduardo Eyras Cameron Jack
Thursday, 01 Aug 2024
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In a groundbreaking study, Dr Zaka Yuen and collaborators at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) utilised nanopore adaptive sampling to identify DNA methylation markers related to age and body fluids.

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