Innovative dual-target drug may lead to new investigational approach for breast cancer patients
Posted: 26 February 2025 Researchers discover new insights into how dual-target drug may supercharge cancer-fighting immune cells. Researchers, led by the University of Melbourne’s Professor Laura Mackay, a Laboratory Head and Immunology Theme Leader at the Peter Doherty Institute…
Doherty Institute researchers receive over $30.5 million in NHMRC funding for critical health research
Posted: 26 February 2025 Fourteen researchers at the Doherty Institute have secured over $30.5 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant Scheme to tackle major health challenges with projects addressing antimicrobial resistance, influenza,…
Australia-Japan collaboration secures $4.3m for cutting-edge HTLV treatment research
Posted: 26 February 2025 Global research on Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV), classified by the WHO as a Threatening Pathogen to Humans, has received a significant funding boost from Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and…
INFORMATION about Stephens Lawyers & Consultants’ Complimentary IP Audit Questionnaire – now available
Posted: 25 February 2025 Intellectual Property Audit and Review Questionnaire – When did your business last do an IP audit? Perhaps your business is about to embark on a major advertising campaign, has developed new product branding or…
Strategies for Protecting and Maximising the Value of Intellectual Property
Posted: 25 February 2025 Titled ” Strategies for Protecting and Maximising the Value of Intellectual Property” – authored by Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants. Introduction for Article – Intellectual Property is one of the core assets of many…
Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research
Posted: 25 February 2025 Established in 1995, the Victorian Government’s Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research recognise the exceptional contributions of Victoria’s Early Career health and medical Researchers (Early Career Researchers) and highlight the breadth of work…
Australian study shows potential of new mRNA vaccine to help fight tuberculosis
Posted: 24 February 2025 A novel vaccine that boosts immunity against tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be effective in pioneering pre-clinical trials. A study into the LNP-mRNA vaccine’s effectiveness, published in eBioMedicine, was led by researchers from the Sydney…
$7.5 Million Gift Establishes Bastas Academy for Health Leadership at University of Melbourne and Melbourne Business School
Posted: 24 February 2025 A $7.5 million philanthropic donation from Dennis Bastas, CEO of DBG Health, will establish a new Health Leadership academy to address critical leadership and workforce challenges facing the global health sector. The Bastas Academy…
The Neonav ECG Tip Location System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
Posted: 24 February 2025 Navi Medical Technologies, a medical device company focused on pediatric healthcare innovation, proudly announces that its Neonav® ECG Tip Location System has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This…
Revolutionary approach in fetal monitoring to prevent perinatal brain injury
Posted: 24 February 2025 An AI-driven revolutionary approach in fetal brain health monitoring will enable early detection of fetal distress, allowing for timely interventions to prevent brain damage and reducing unnecessary medical interventions, thanks to Monash Institute of…
Scientists discover how to “switch off” a known driver of prostate and other cancers
Posted: 24 February 2025 Melbourne-based scientists have, for the first time, discovered how to “switch off” a molecule which is one of the top five culprits behind prostate cancer, and is also linked to lung and kidney cancers.…
Cellular clean-up: solving the mystery of how cells recycle
Posted: 24 February 2025 A new discovery from an international collaborative research team has solved the mystery of how cells turn on their recycling process and create ‘garbage bags’ to remove proteins. The study, co-led by WEHI and…
