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Dr Hannah Pearce and Christoph Hagemeyer, Monash University

Around the Precinct: 17 October 2019

Developments in gene therapy, world-first trials, prestigious fellowships and more – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University – Central Clinical School Monash researchers develop new gene therapy tool Gene therapy – the insertion of genes into cells to treat disease – holds great potential for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancers…. Read More

Around the Precinct: 10 October 2019

Around the Precinct: 10 October 2019

Prestigious awards, delving into the diabetes epidemic and the mother/daughter duo making a difference – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Physio awarded prestigious fellowship Any patient who has experienced the care of Louise Fuller can attest her lung transplant rehab program produces incredible results. So it’s fitting that Lou has been… Read More

Around the Precinct: 3 October 2019

Gender equity at work, the fight against TB and project milestones – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute Gender equity – how I learned to step up and why you should too The Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Professor Andrew Vann, recently addressed Alfred Research Alliance staff about championing… Read More

La Trobe University

Around the Precinct: 26 September 2019

Antibody discoveries, calls for hep C vaccine and gender equity recognition – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Burnet Institute Antibody’s hidden impact revealed A major Burnet-led study has revealed a particular antibody to be far more influential in combating malaria than previously understood. Read more The case for a hepatitis C vaccine New… Read More