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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

Alfred Health home-based HIV tests

Around the Precinct – 21 July 2022

Home-based tests to detect HIV among vulnerable cohorts, a significant funding boost for innovative biotech projects and calls for a renewed focus on reducing COVID-19 transmission – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health Home-based tests boost fight against HIV Home-based tests designed to rapidly detect the presence of HIV could prove vital… Read More