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Poster Display Showcases Research

The 2019 Research Poster Display is a popular highlight of Alfred Health Week each year, showcasing the research which has been conducted at the Alfred precinct during the past 12 months.                               This year, the impressive display featured more than 120… Read More

Book of Abstracts 2019 – Alfred Health Week Research Poster Display

The Book of Abstracts for the 2019 Alfred Health Week Research Poster Display has been released. This year, 126 abstracts have been accepted for the Poster Display, which will take place along the main corridors of The Alfred from 17 – 21 June. Click here to download the Abstract book 2019 and make sure you… Read More

Prof Ricky Johnstone from Peter Mac to Present Research Day Keynote

The Research Day Keynote Address is one of the highlights of Alfred Health Week each year, and this year we are delighted that Professor Ricky Johnstone, Executive Director of Cancer Research at the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre, and head of its Gene Regulation Laboratory, will be our keynote speaker. Prof Johnstone will be sharing a… Read More

Baker Institute Researchers Lead the Fight Against Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute have led ground-breaking research which has identified genetic factors and toxic blood fats which indicate a prevalent, yet largely unrecognised, liver condition. Their discoveries could pave the way for early diagnosis and better treatments for the disease and prevent millions of Australians developing advanced disease and complications…. Read More