At the Alfred Research Alliance, people are at the heart of everything we do. This week we are celebrating a number of accolades for our researchers, from Queen’s Birthday Honours to NHMRC awards and appointments to government advisory groups.
Our members are also partnering with colleagues around the globe to develop world-first technologies and other solutions to critical health challenges. Finally, as Melbourne continues easing restrictions, infectious disease experts look at the effectiveness of lockdowns in combating the spread of COVID-19.
Monash University is part of a national consortium that’s received $1 million to develop an artificial heart.
Monash University
Monash, BiVACOR-led consortium to develop and commercialise world-first durable total artificial heart
A national consortium of universities, hospitals and industry, led by Monash University and BiVACOR, have received $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to develop and commercialise a world-first durable Total Artificial Heart.
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Partnership supports a shared vision to change lives by making ‘food as medicine’ simple, effective and enjoyable
Monash University has partnered with a United States based company, ModifyHealth, to raise further awareness in the US of the FODMAP diet protocol and the Monash University FODMAP Diet App, which have helped millions of people manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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A world first in imaging technology
Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is a new non-invasive molecular imaging technique that offers significantly increased tracer sensitivity over MRI and remarkably faster acquisition times than nuclear medicine, opening the door to cutting edge opportunities for interdisciplinary projects in medical research, chemistry and biotechnology.
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Monash Central Clinical School
The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the economic and social life of communities across the globe. The risk of infection and death, economic turmoil, uncertainty, lockdowns and isolation have caused severe psychological stress on many.
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Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Queen’s Birthday Honour for leading diabetes researcher
One of our leading diabetes researchers, Professor Dianna Magliano, was yesterday awarded an OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to epidemiology, and to tertiary education.
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Burnet Institute
NHMRC awards for Associate Professor Josh Vogel
Associate Professor Vogel acknowledged for his leadership and excellence in research with two prestigious awards.
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mRNA advisory appointment for Professor Brendan Crabb
Burnet Institute Director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC has been appointed to mRNA Victoria’s new Scientific Advisory Group.
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Queen’s Birthday Honour for Associate Professor Edwina Wright
Burnet Institute’s Associate Professor Edwina Wright is among eminent Australians acknowledged in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Lockdown alternatives to be found in unshackled thinking
A weary Melbourne is emerging from its fourth lockdown. In The Age/Sydney Morning Herald, Professor Brendan Crabb AC is among the experts analysing if a rethink of lockdowns is needed.
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Are lockdowns the answer every time there is a COVID-19 outbreak?
Lockdowns are an essential part of the pandemic-response toolkit, but how can we reduce the pain? Professor Brendan Crabb and Professor Mike Toole write for Nine Media.
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North Richmond SIF supporting the most vulnerable, new study shows
A new Burnet study shows the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Facility is fulfilling its brief by attracting people most in need of the service.
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Thousands of deaths likely if COVID-19 ‘left to run’ in Victoria without high vaccine uptake and public health measures, new modelling shows
New modelling, developed by Burnet Institute, highlights the need to preserve public health measures as a key line of defence against COVID-19 even with high vaccination coverage.
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Scientific discovery centre stage in Medical Research Week 2021
On Medical Research Week, we celebrate all researchers, students and the support teams who work tirelessly to improve our health and tackle unsolved health problems.
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