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Alfred Research Alliance researchers recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Alfred Research Alliance researchers recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Each year, the Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises eminent Australians for their outstanding community service. In 2021, five women from across the Alfred Research Alliance have been acknowledged for their contributions to a wide array of medical and research fields including forensic medicine, musculoskeletal disease, endocrinology, women’s health, HIV/AIDS and epidemiology.   Professor Soren Blau, Adjunct… Read More

Alfred Health AstraZeneca vaccine

Around the Precinct – 10 June 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccination program rolls on, researchers from across the precinct are drawing attention to other parts of the globe and the health challenges they continue to face outside the pandemic – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health AstraZeneca blood clotting syndrome now “very treatable” The rare blood clotting syndrome linked… Read More

Around the Precinct – 3 June 2021

COVID-19 continues to dominate research as we track the trends, investigate cures, explore vaccine side-effects and analyse the current Melbourne outbreak and lockdowns, as well as track its impact on the treatment of other diseases. Our researchers link climate change to increased mortality rates, help us stay ahead of hepatitis C and explore a new… Read More

Around the Precinct – 27 May 2021

Plenty of news this week as Melbourne heads back into lockdown. Grants for important research continue to flow through as our researchers explore everything from mental health, to silicosis, asthma, HPV, brain cancer, diabetes and the risks of sedentary behaviour. Plus, our experts provide the latest updates and insights into COVID-19 and vaccines, and we… Read More