News: research
Rainy day ice age in the global south
An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.
Healthy investment in better patient outcomes
A new precision treatment approach which could improve the lives of people with severe sinusitis and asthma is one of five ³ÉÈË´óƬ health projects to secure a share of more than $5.7 million in funding from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
[Read more about Healthy investment in better patient outcomes]
Strongest contender in decades in fight against breast cancer
For decades, hormonal treatment of breast cancer has been going in one direction – blocking estrogen. Now a global study involving researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has discovered there may be another, less toxic way to defeat the most common form of breast cancer.
[Read more about Strongest contender in decades in fight against breast cancer]
New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A promising drug could lead to a new treatment for the most aggressive form of breast cancer, which affects thousands of women each year.Ìý
[Read more about New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer ]
National honours for ³ÉÈË´óƬ community members
A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among ³ÉÈË´óƬ staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours list.
[Read more about National honours for ³ÉÈË´óƬ community members]
Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
[Read more about Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute ]
Experts available for holiday season
Over the summer holiday season the following ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.Ìý
³ÉÈË´óƬ experts awarded top honours
World-renowned ³ÉÈË´óƬ medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.
Grants to accelerate research commercialisation
Six ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led projects have received funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for a range of research projects, including improved electric-vehicle batteries, efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment.
[Read more about Grants to accelerate research commercialisation]
Funding a better future for preterm babies
A collaborative project to improve breastfeeding and the use of human milk in premature babies has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Centres of Research Excellence Scheme.
[Read more about Funding a better future for preterm babies]
![RSS News Feed](/global/images/rss.gif" "RSS News Feed"){kind=small}