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Welcome to the Alfred Research Alliance news hub. To catch up on the news from our Alliance members, please click on the links below:

Around the Precinct – 24 September 2020

Alliance researchers are named among the field leaders in Australia and the world; old lung diseases re-emerge; researchers shed new light on the use of asthma medications, the management of schizophrenia and the potential long-term effects of COVID-19; a revolutionary device to help restore vision set for world-first human clinical trials; and more good advice… Read More

Around the Precinct – 17 September 2020

Better ways to diagnose skin cancers and determine risk factors for metabolic disease; an international study finds pregnancy can delay the onset of MS; new tools and treatments in the fight against COVID-19 and drug overdoses, and new research narrows in on the causes of Visual Snow. Here’s just some of what has happened this week… Read More

Around the Precinct – 10 September 2020

In a bumper issue covering two weeks, a host of COVID-related research continues to make a valuable contribution to our pandemic response; new appointments and funding boost research into adolescent health, the onset of epilepsy after traumatic brain injury & our involvement in clinical trials; and our experts lead the discussion on COVID-19, drug-related deaths, and… Read More

Around the Precinct – 27 August 2020

Excellence and achievements are recognised, new research proves insect repellent can help stop malaria, a vital appeal is launched to support critical care, and we celebrate National Science Week. Here’s just some of what happened this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. MONASH PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE International award for leading hormone researcher Endocrinologist… Read More