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FOR IMMEDIATE Release A collaboration between La Trobe University and clinical-stage drug development company, AdAlta, has led to a world-first breakthrough in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. There were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 across the world, with an estimated … Continued
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To help address potential harms associated with electronic gaming machines, West HQ has partnered with a leading gambling research institution to undertake a world-first research program to assist in the development of safer gambling environments and practices. The board of the leading Sydney hospitality, fitness, leisure and entertainment venue has approved funding and support for … Continued
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Aegros Releases Top-Line Interim Clinical Trial Results of its COVID-19 Hyperimmune Aegros, an Australian clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leader in the development and manufacture of plasma derived medicinal products (PDMPs), today announced positive top-line interim results from its CHAT clinical trial. Top-line interim results indicate that Aegros’ COVID-19 hyperimmune provides higher levels of antibodies compared to … Continued
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The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources today tabled its report Sovereign, smart, sustainable: Driving advanced manufacturing in Australia. The Chair of the Committee, Mr Rob Mitchell MP, said “manufacturing has been in decline in this country since the sixties. Now is the time to turn that around and set Australia on a course to becoming globally … Continued
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate ways to grow and retain women working in the Northern Territory’s commercial seafood industry, a sector where worldwide they are significantly underrepresented. The landmark study aims to understand the various ways in which women have participated in the NT seafood industry, explore barriers for engagement and the factors … Continued
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Australian Unity, the nation’s first member-owned wellbeing company, has released its latest Wellbeing Index survey report in partnership with Deakin University. Conducted in June 2023, the survey measured the subjective wellbeing of over 2,000 Australians aged 18 to 97 against a series of national and personal life areas, including the economy, health, and community … Continued
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A newly funded Monash University-led research program will investigate the potential of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy, previously only effective in blood cancers, for the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer* is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and remains a leading cause of death worldwide. At present, there is no … Continued
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Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says. In a first of its kind study in the paramedicine sector, VR technology is being used by CDU’s Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them … Continued
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Monash University joins as partner, along with the University of Newcastle, UTS, Western Sydney University, and Macquarie University. This move, which doubles the number of research partners in the fund from five to 10, expands Uniseed’s investible innovation universe and provides access to the majority of commercial output from Australian Research Organisations. Uniseed, Australia’s … Continued
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Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) released research exploring the support needs of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia, and the barriers that exist to support them. The report, undertaken in collaboration with Australian Red Cross and Project Respect, highlights the need for flexible and responsive service delivery to address the complex and varied … Continued
