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Australians living longer, but in need of more support

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A study of pre-Covid-19 health data found Australians over 70 were living longer, but their impact on the healthcare industry is increasing, according to research by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

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Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication.

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Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients

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A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis.

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Research funding for ovarian cancer treatment

Carmela Ricciardelli

A Senior Research Fellow and team from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have received funding from the Cancer Council SA to investigate a potential new treatment for ovarian cancer.

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Pregnant women given incentives to quit smoking

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Pregnant women will receive financial incentives and support to help them quit one of the most highly addictive habits, smoking cigarettes.

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Grants support transformative research

Derek Abbott

Two ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers, Professor Derek Abbott and Professor Alan Collins, have been named Australian Research Council (ARC) 2024 Australian Laureate Fellows for their work in transforming terahertz biosensing and unearthing the secrets of our planet.

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³ÉÈË´óƬ heart specialist receives US honour

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Highly respected ³ÉÈË´óƬ heart specialist Professor Prash Sanders has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Clinical Scientist of the Year Award from the Heart Rhythm Society in the United States.

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Driving stewardship in the automotive industry

Tracey Dodd and Ralf Zurbrugg

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have taken a closer look at the importance of stewardship in the automotive industry with an aim to improving sustainability.

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Fellowships grants build industry connections

 Dr Sarah Scholten

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding to activate six innovative research projects as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme. 

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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer

Breast cancer

A study by researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.

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