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Prof Christoph Hagemeyer, Monash University

Around the Precinct – 18 August 2022

Funding for an innovative antibody therapy that could reduce strokes and heart attacks, modelling confirms the benefits of mask-wearing in the fight against COVID-19, and an analysis of the tools available to physicians to track MS progression – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University – Central Clinical School Monash team receives BioCurate… Read More

Alfred Health melanoma study

Around the Precinct – 11 August 2022

A breakthrough in melanoma treatment, a call for new sexual health campaigns for women, and a report into usage of Melbourne’s supervised injecting facility – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma… Read More

Monash contraceptive pill and depression

Around the Precinct – 4 August 2022

Funding for next-generation HIV antivirals, the protein discovery that could improve vaccine performance and confirmation of the link between many contraceptive pills and depression – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health From ICU to skydiving: Sam receives the gift of life Sam Ira has been to Antarctica, visited Uluru and recently went… Read More

Monash CCS diabetes study

Around the Precinct – 28 July 2022

Monash researchers named as finalists in the prestigious Eureka Prizes, a new resource to support patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma, and a major breakthrough that could transform treatment of Type 1 and 2 diabetes – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Helping patients through their melanoma journey A new resource provided to… Read More