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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ researchers have made a significant step towards enabling women with epilepsy safer access to a common and highly effective anti-seizure medication.

1 October 2024

Completing a PhD is no easy feat, but throw in significant health challenges and that makes the academic achievements of one ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ graduate even more remarkable.

19 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ research has confirmed antioxidant properties in an Australian bushfood used by Indigenous people for generations.

18 September 2024

ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024
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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ research has found.

9 September 2024
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Researchers at ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

6 September 2024
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Teams of researchers from ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024
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Long term relief is within reach for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis after an $11.5 million grant to a ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥-led team.

3 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

3 September 2024
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Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.

2 September 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024
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ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024