Scientists describe immune response to COVID-19’s spike protein – the secret to a successful vaccine?
16 July 2020 Scientists have uncovered how a crucial component of the immune system responds to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 – important information for future validation of vaccine candidates. Coronavirus particles have…
New training centres to undertake world-leading research
14 July 2020 The Morrison Government is investing in partnerships between universities and industry to produce world-leading research and real-world commercial outcomes while also creating jobs and business opportunities. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced five new…
Dosing begins in the first human trial of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine
13 July 2020 The next critical phase for The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine is underway – with the research effort moving out of the lab and into human trials. Healthy adult volunteers have received the first dose…
New Victorian Commissioner Appointed To Southeast Asia
13 July 2020 The Victorian Government will continue its focus on building strong business, trade, investment and cultural relations across the world following the appointment of a new Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia. Rebecca Hall will soon…
Accelerating diabetes and cardiovascular disease research
13 July 2020 The Morrison Government is backing cutting-edge research into two of the most prominent health conditions that affect millions of Australians – diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The Government will invest $47 million over four years into…
CSIRO/Doherty Institute Select Recce Compounds for Priority 1 SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Screening Program
9 July 2020 Highlights: • RECCE® 327 and New RECCE® 529 compounds were selected for their unique mechanism of actions against hyper-mutation, as indicated on bacteria and viruses (respectively) • Testing program will be conducted by CSIRO &…
AAMRI’s new animation shows the speed and breadth of COVID-19 research happening across Australia
29 June 2020 When Australia first heard about COVID-19, very few of us understood how completely it would change our day to day lives – including at our medical research institutes. Today the Association of Australian Medical Research…
$19 million for Artificial Intelligence health research projects
29 June 2020 The Morrison Government is investing $19 million in transformative medical research projects using game-changing applied artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, to improve the ways we prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. The…
Use of saliva as a diagnostic specimen for COVID-19
25 June 2020 The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) has been working to validate the use of saliva as a diagnostic specimen for COVID-19. Professor Deborah Williamson, Director of the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Department…
Small Business Tax Cuts Kick in from 1 July 2020
30 June 2020 As of tomorrow, Australia’s 3.5 million small and family businesses will be paying less tax as a result of legislated company tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. By bringing forward tax relief, the Morrison…
Winners of Innovation Challenge to help future proof Australia’s healthcare system announced
23 June 2020 The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the winners of the Innovation Challenge championing digital health innovation to provide a healthier future for Australians through connected healthcare. Through the National Digital Health Strategy, government is…
$21.8 million for neurological disorders research
25 June 2020 The Morrison Government is investing $21.8 million in vital research that could mean major breakthroughs in treating a range of neurological disorders, including early Alzheimer’s disease, autism and encephalitis. This research could change lives. It…
