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

21 Oct 2024

‘Cancer-blocking’ protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

An immune protein could hold the key to developing new drugs to help fight bowel cancer.

Microscopic view of dead cells.

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.

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

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.

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.

Professor Thomas Preiss in a lab at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

31 Jul 2024

ANU researchers unlocking the full potential of RNA

JCSMR researchers have received a $4 million boost thanks to the Australian Government’s MRFF National Critical Infrastructure Initiative.

Sarah Mann sits outside on a park bench.

29 Jul 2024

Music has the power to move us, and here’s the proof

Sarah Mann has experienced first-hand the way opera singing can impact people.

Dr Busayo Israel Ajuwon at Llewelyn Hall on graduation day.

25 Jul 2024

Hidden threat: Using machine learning to detect hepatitis B infection

Dr Busayo Ajuwon leveraged machine learning to develop an affordable and accessible tool for early detection of hepatitis B infection.

Dr Tim McInerney in the Finkel Lecture Theatre.

10 Jul 2024

Tatts all, folks: Graduate leaves ANU with more than just a PhD

Tim McInerney always knew he'd get a PhD. He hadn't planned on also getting a tattoo.

Victoria Thomas leans on a bench at the School of Medicine and Psychology

8 Jul 2024

Injuries of the moral kind

Making tough decisions that conflict with your values can result in what psychologists call 'moral injuries'. ANU experts are working to understand this better.

Elizabeth Webb at JCSMR

26 Jun 2024

Researchers honoured with rising star awards

Two researchers from the John Curtin School of Medical Research have been honoured at the inaugural CHARM awards.

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