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Viruses and pathogens are part of day-to-day encounters that the immune system needs to deal with. How the immune system “sees”, recognises and...

Perforin and the Complement Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) are related pore forming immune effectors that are deployed by the immune system to...

In this project, in collaboration with Professor Ross Hannan (ANU), we will study the structure of Upstream Binding Factor (UBF) in complex with...

The Myeloma and Related Diseases Registry (MRDR) is an internationally-recognised clinical quality database holding demographic, diagnostic,...
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Moore

We offer students an exciting opportunity to undertake translational research to improve treatment and control of STIs and genital infections,...

We offer students an exciting opportunity to undertake translational research to improve treatment & control of STIs and genital infections,...
Supervisor: Dr Lenka Vodstrcil

There is a need to identify WHY fall and fracture risk is increased among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and Torres...
Supervisor: Dr Ayse Zengin

SAGA’s many functions are essential for normal embryo development in flies and mice. Mutation or altered expression of SAGA subunits are associated...
Supervisor: Dr Hans Elmlund

How do muscle stem cells form in the first place and what signals and cues coordinate their formation.

Many individuals with an acquired brain injury, such as a stroke or ‎traumatic brain injury, experience significant and long lasting ‎physical,...

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is typically associated with relatively mild skin or throat infections but may also progress to extremely dangerous...
Supervisor: Dr Danika Hill

The SADHATS study is a prospective observation study of patients at risk of postoperative hypotension at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Victoria...
Supervisor: A/Prof Jai Darvall

Nanocomposite biomaterials are an emerging area of research as we seek to optimise the properties of biomaterials to enhance their suitability for...
Supervisor: Dr Mark Del Borgo

Research on syphilis and new methods to improve syphilis testing and control.
Supervisor: Professor Marcus Chen

The project will describe the extent to which Victorian patients access emergency care at multiple hospitals. In addition to quantifying the extent...
Supervisor: Dr Stella Talic

Like many developed countries, the population of Australia is ageing; with 13.8% of the population currently over the age of 65 and predictions this...

Post-translational modification of joint proteins leads to the generation of autoantigenic peptides that drive the inflammatory response in...
Supervisor: Dr Hugh Reid

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major cause of antibiotic resistant hospital-associated infections that can be extremely difficult to treat. The World...
Supervisor: Dr Kelly Wyres

Multi-drug resistance in Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) is a global health challenge that threatens many medical advances. Infections caused by MDR...
Supervisor: Dr Nenad Macesic

Neurogenesis describes the fundamental process of generating neurons that integrate into existing circuits. Although originally thought to cease...

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