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Targeting proteins may lead to MS treatment breakthrough

Posted on Feb 22 2023 by Lee Gaskin

��˴�Ƭ researchers will investigate if they can target proteins to divert cells that cause multiple sclerosis (MS) from entering the brain.

Human trials to begin on SA-made universal pneumococcal vaccine

Posted on Nov 4 2022 by Lee Gaskin

South Australian biotech company GPN Vaccines in collaboration with the ��˴�Ƭ has developed a new, universal vaccine against the deadly bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Leading cancer researcher joins SAiGENCI

Posted on Apr 13 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Cancer research expert Professor Melissa Davis has been appointed as Program Leader, Cancer Systems Biology at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

Biomedical engineer awarded for revolutionary imaging technology

Posted on Nov 2 2021 by Crispin Savage

Dr Jiawen Li has been awarded two prestigious fellowships in recognition of her world-class work in the field of biomedical engineering. Dr Li is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at the ��˴�Ƭ, leading the intravascular imaging research program within the Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS).

Two new ��˴�Ƭ fellows

Posted on Oct 28 2021 by Elisa Black

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomed 19 women and 10 men to its Fellowship recognising the brightest minds in health and medical sciences across a range of fields, including research, industry and more.

Genetics behind a quarter of cerebral palsy cases

Posted on Sep 17 2021 by Elisa Black

At least a quarter of children with cerebral palsy have a clinically important genetic finding and 50 per cent of these will have immediate implications for their care, a new study from the ��˴�Ƭ has found.

STEM interest drives boost in Uni of Adelaide applications

Posted on Oct 6 2019 by David Ellis

The ��˴�Ƭ has experienced an increase in first-preference applications for its undergraduate degrees for 2020, with strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.