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Welcome to The John Curtin School of Medical Research

Our people excel in multidisciplinary, translational medical research in fields including immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, mental health, infectious diseases, obesity and metabolic disorders.
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We have a long and distinguished history in medical science. Undergraduate courses in biology and neuroscience; postgraduate programs in biology, neuroscience and computational biology; and Masters and PhD degrees - whatever your goals, we're equipping students to succeed.
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We’re on a mission to transform healthcare with cutting-edge research in immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. We aim to gain novel insights into diseases including cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, and vision impairment.
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A Legacy of Learning: How a Mother-Daughter duo found family, friendship, and a future at JCSMR

In our JCSMR 75th Anniversary series, we’re spotlighting alumni who have been part of our rich history and continue to carry its legacy forward. In this story, we feature a unique mother-daughter journey through JCSMR, as told by Professor Jane Dahlstrom’s daughter, who followed in her mother’s footsteps nearly three decades after Jane completed her PhD.
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Professor Ruth Arkell

Associate Director, Research Infrastructure, JCSMR

Senior Fellow / Group Leader

PhD

email ruth.arkell@anu.edu.au

call +61 2 612 59158

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Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer, Member

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The Arkell Group - Maternal-Foetal Precision Health Laboratory, Leader
The Schulte Group - Systems Biology of Cancer, Collaborator

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Embryonic development: How does elevated Wnt signalling cause heart defects?, Supervisor
How does alcohol combine with genetics to alter brain development?, Supervisor

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