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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

Around the Precinct – 20 May 2021

This week at the Alfred Research Alliance, we welcome significant funding for vital research; celebrate important appointments and promotions that will further our work; discover a way to better predict melanoma risk; note an alarming spike in syphilis presentations; launch a trial to help desk-bound people tackle their diabetes and publish new reports & research… Read More