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Ian Potter Foundation 2
Tuesday, 07 Apr 2026

A generous philanthropic grant from the Ian Potter Foundation has allowed the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) to start the year with a major upgrade.

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A/P Simon Jiang
Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025

Associate Professor Simon Jiang is taking a personalised approach to healthcare.

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man at a laptop
Thursday, 01 May 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein models combined with genome sequencing technology could help scientists better diagnose and treat genetic diseases.

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Honours student Yi Ning Fu
Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025

Scientists from all over the world have been racing to understand the fundamentals of Devil Facial Tumour Disease and find a way to stop it. One of them is Yi Ning (Sabrina) Fu, a recent Honours graduate at JCSMR.

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MRFF Early to Mid-Career Researchers Grant
Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025

Around 180,000 Australians are affected by inflammatory bowel disease, but what triggers the inflammation remains unclear. Now, a group of young researchers is investigating the role of mutated immune proteins in the condition.

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Cynthia Turnbull
Thursday, 05 Dec 2024

This prestigious accolade highlights her exceptional contributions to research and service within the academic and broader community.

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Events

Emily Furlong
24 Apr 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Mechanism of bacterial nickel import by Type I ABC transporters

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Natasha_Rogers
1 Nov 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Natasha Rogers will present 'Understanding the role of matrix protein signalling in health and disease'

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JCSMR 75 logo
24 Oct 2024 | 9:30am - 6pm

Join us in celebrating the significant milestone of JCSMR’s 75th anniversary, with Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Professor Peter Doherty as our Guest of Honour.

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Bruce Taylor
30 Aug 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Bruce Taylor will discuss 'Can we prevent multiple sclerosis? Insights and clues form epidemiology'.

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JCSMR night view
8 Aug 2024 | 4:30 - 5:30pm

Come along to the John Curtin School of Medical Research for the Honours Information Evening!

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David Tarlinton
2 Aug 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor David Tarlinton will present 'Defining plasma cell turnover at homeostasis and after immunisation to reveal the determinants of longevity'

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