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Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.

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Euan McNaughton, Associate Professor Katrina Randall and Ainsley Davies.

Media release | 13 Sep 2024

New Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service to develop advanced diagnostic facility

A federal government grant will help ANU develop a clinical facility dedicated to developing tests for complex diseases.

The risk of mesothelioma was elevated among men who had lived in a Mr Fluffy home.

Media release | 12 Sep 2024

Asbestos study highlights risk of ACT residents developing cancer

A new ACT Asbestos Health Study provides fresh insights into the link between developing cancer and living in a house containing loose-fill asbestos insulation.

Dr Rosamond Mason poses for photographs.

News | 10 Sep 2024

‘Finally telling her story’: Trailblazer in science recognised with honorary degree

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

Microscopic view of dead cells.

Research story | 3 Sep 2024

Decoding messages from the dead

Leading researchers in innate immunity offer new perspectives into the messages dying or dead cells convey to the immune system.

Andra Putnis at the Menzies Library.

News | 2 Sep 2024

‘Hiding in plain sight’: The incredible stories that can often go untold

A Masters student has written an intriguing tale of two women’s journeys from war-torn Europe to a new life in Australia.

Dr Si Ming Man from The John Curtin School of Medical Research

News | 23 Aug 2024

What causes food poisoning and how can we avoid it?

ANU immunologists give us advice on how to make sure the food in your kitchen doesn't leave you sprinting to the bathroom.

Dr Teresa Bonello from the Genome Sciences and Cancer Division at JCSMR.

Academic profile, Research story | 22 Aug 2024

In a field of daffodils, this cancer researcher is standing out

Dr Bonello is exploring the crucial elements of the tumour microenvironment.

Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos in a lab at JCSMR.

Research story | 20 Aug 2024

Eye-opening discovery offers fresh hope for disease that can cause blindness

The findings could lead to new and tailored treatments for Sjogren’s Syndrome and lupus.

PhD candidate at the School of Medicine and Psychology, Yangxueqing (Mary) Jiang standing outside the Psychology building at the Australian National University

Analysis and opinion | 9 Aug 2024

Repeated climate-sceptic claims enough to nudge the strongest endorsers

Climate misinformation may be more effective than we’d like to think.

Dr Michael Chapman at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre.

News | 8 Aug 2024

We need to talk about death: planning for end of life

It’s always better to start conversations around death when the stakes are lower.

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