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Baker gut microbiome and liver disease

Around the Precinct – 31 March 2022

Debunking common myths about coffee, a new registry to track treatment and outcomes of mesothelioma, and how analysing gut microbiome could aid in the early detection of liver disease – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Coffee the secret to a long life Drinking coffee could help you live longer according to… Read More

Baker Institute COVID-19 blood clots

Around the Precinct – 24 March 2022

Today, 24 March, is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization to “raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic”. TB is a key focus for Alliance member Burnet Institute, where researchers have been contributing… Read More

Monash CCS gonorrhoea study

Around the Precinct – 17 March 2022

Charting the rise of gonorrheoa in Victoria, examining the human health threats presented by climate change, and combatting global vaccine inequity – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University Central Clinical School Early intervention vital following traumatic brain injury Early intervention by neurologists following traumatic brain injury (TBI) could significantly enhance patient outcomes,… Read More

Prof Wendy Brown - International Women's Day

Around the Precinct – 10 March 2022

Tuesday 8 March was International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the many and varied achievements of the women researchers and healthcare professionals on our precinct. It was also a chance to reflect on the work that is still to be done in ‘breaking the bias’ that women continue to face personally and professionally, with… Read More