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News

Freeze or flight: Graphical abstract
Tuesday, 11 Mar 2025

Having two eyes is crucial to escaping danger, according to a new study conducted by an international team of researchers.

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JCSMR Research Day 2024
Monday, 18 Nov 2024

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) hosted its annual Research Day, bringing together students, researchers, and academics under the inspiring theme "Taking Our Research to the Next Level."

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JCSMR 75 anniversary symposium
Monday, 28 Oct 2024

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) marked its 75th anniversary with a symposium on 24 October 2024, celebrating its transformative journey in advancing medical research in Australia.

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Peter Doherty JCSMR 75 anniversary
Friday, 25 Oct 2024

As the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) celebrates its 75th anniversary, Nobel Laureate Distinguished Professor Peter Doherty, a former JCSMR scientist, returned as the guest of honour at the celebratory symposium held at the Finkel Lecture Theatre.

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Dr Rosamond Mason Eccles
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024

One of the ANU's first PhD graduates has been recognised for her exceptional contributions to experimental neuroscience.

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ACT Brain Bee 2024
Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024

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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Events

Professor-Robyn-Guymer
8 Nov 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Robyn Guymer will present 'Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Can we slow progression to vision loss?'

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stephanie-hughes
25 Oct 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Stephanie M. Hughes will present 'Adventures in rare brain diseases: from neurons to a clinical trial and back again'

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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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27 Sep 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Marcello Rosa will present 'Understanding the human visual system through the study of non-human primates'

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6 Sep 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Lindy Rae will present 'Conductivity imaging; a new approach to measuring brain activity'

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Ben Fulcher Sydney University
16 Aug 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Dr Ben Fulcher will present 'The brain as a complex dynamical system'.

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Justine Smith
9 Aug 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Professor Justine Smith will present 'Drugging biologic targets in non-infectious uveitis’.

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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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