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Alfred Health melanoma imaging

Around the Precinct – 16 September 2021

A new approach for detecting and managing melanoma, putting patients first and a new round of funding for Alliance researchers – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health World-first approach to improve melanoma outcomes arrives at The Alfred Victorians at risk of melanoma now have access to cutting-edge 3D whole body imaging, which… Read More

Alfred Research Alliance members secure more than $30.4m in NHMRC funding

Alfred Research Alliance members secure more than $30.4m in NHMRC funding

Member organisations from the Alfred Research Alliance have received a total of more than $30.4 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding, announced today. The funding covers 19 different projects, comprising 18 Investigator Grants and one Centre of Research Excellence grant. The Investigator Grant scheme is the largest of the… Read More

Deakin University new father sleep study

Around the Precinct – 9 September 2021

Mental health insights from the experts on R U OK? Day, a raft of awards for our researchers and more modelling on the path out of the current COVID-19 lockdowns – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University – Central Clinical School R U OK? Our mental health experts share insights on R… Read More

Around the Precinct – 2 September 2021

When and how should schools reopen after COVID-19 lockdowns, managing malaria risk factors in PNG and supporting menstrual health in Australia – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University – Central Clinical School Should schools open? ATAGI recommendations to vaccinate children aged 12-15 “Although 12-15 year olds are not peak transmitters of COVID-19,… Read More