Garvan Institute of Medical Research

@GarvanInstitute

We see a future where we’re able to stop disease before it starts.

Sydney, Australia

Joined November 2011

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15KFollowers

Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · 24 h

Couldn't attend our recent seminar? Hear from our world-leading pancreatic cancer researchers as they share insights on the latest clinical trials and personalised treatment strategies, bringing new hope to families facing a diagnosis. Watch the recording: ow.ly/Snov50WuqCK

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Couldn't attend our recent seminar? Hear from our world-leading pancreatic cancer researchers as they share insights on the latest clinical trials and personalised treatment strategies, bringing new hope to families facing a diagnosis. Watch the recording: ow.ly/Snov50WuqCK

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 25

🧬 Our genetic information serves as instructions for our bodies to perform different roles. Genes can vary dramatically in size – from just a few hundred DNA letters to over two million. Learn about the anatomy of a gene in our #GenomicsExplainer ow.ly/P3Nu50WuqBF

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. 🧬 Our genetic information serves as instructions for our bodies to perform different roles. Genes can vary dramatically in size – from just a few hundred DNA letters to over two million.

Learn about the anatomy of a gene in our #GenomicsExplainer
ow.ly/P3Nu50WuqBF

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 24

The Art of Discovery exhibition opens 11-22 August at @GarvanInstitute! Free entry, 2-5pm weekdays. Plus, join us for Discovery After Dark on 20 August – debate, drinks & scientific artistry. Tickets: ow.ly/QsV150Wuqxu #ScienceWeek #ArtOfDiscovery

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. The Art of Discovery exhibition opens 11-22 August at @GarvanInstitute! Free entry, 2-5pm weekdays. Plus, join us for Discovery After Dark on 20 August – debate, drinks &amp; scientific artistry. Tickets: ow.ly/QsV150Wuqxu #ScienceWeek #ArtOfDiscovery

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 18

Few scientific advances have captured the hope of the global community quite like CRISPR. This technique makes it possible for scientists to modify DNA more easily than ever before, holding immense potential for human health. Find out more: ow.ly/MUX350WqjvH

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Few scientific advances have captured the hope of the global community quite like CRISPR. This technique makes it possible for scientists to modify DNA more easily than ever before, holding immense potential for human health.

Find out more: ow.ly/MUX350WqjvH

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 17

📚 Have you read our latest Breakthrough Magazine? Discover the metabolism switch that could help stop pancreatic cancer, learn about the genetic testing that saved Stella's life and explore how viral infections trigger autoimmune disease. Read it here: ow.ly/fSCq50Wqjb8

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. 📚 Have you read our latest Breakthrough Magazine? Discover the metabolism switch that could help stop pancreatic cancer, learn about the genetic testing that saved Stella's life and explore how viral infections trigger autoimmune disease.

Read it here: ow.ly/fSCq50Wqjb8

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 16

When Michael first started experiencing pain in his lower back, he put it down to a cricket injury. At 48, he was active and healthy, with no reason to suspect something worse. Then a scan revealed the unthinkable. Read his story: ow.ly/rzaS50WoYmz

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. When Michael first started experiencing pain in his lower back, he put it down to a cricket injury.

At 48, he was active and healthy, with no reason to suspect something worse. Then a scan revealed the unthinkable.

Read his story: ow.ly/rzaS50WoYmz

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 15

Meet Claire, who generously decided to leave a gift for Garvan in her will. “If someone is considering leaving a gift in their Will, I would say, do it! It doesn’t have to be all of your assets. Every little bit counts.” Find out more: ow.ly/6sRm50Wo6R8

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Meet Claire, who generously decided to leave a gift for Garvan in her will.

“If someone is considering leaving a gift in their Will, I would say, do it! It doesn’t have to be all of your assets. Every little bit counts.”

Find out more: ow.ly/6sRm50Wo6R8

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 14

Prof Chris Goodnow, former Executive Director at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and current lab head, has recently been announced as a winner of the prestigious 2025 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology by Emory University, Atlanta. Find out more: ow.ly/bHZG50Wo6IQ

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Prof Chris Goodnow, former Executive Director at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and current lab head, has recently been announced as a winner of the prestigious 2025 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology by Emory University, Atlanta.

Find out more: ow.ly/bHZG50Wo6IQ

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 11

Did you know? Garvan and Yale University researchers paired up to develop a new AI tool that could be integrated into cancer diagnostics to better inform treatment. Find out more: ow.ly/IFEm50WmHOH

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Did you know? Garvan and Yale University researchers paired up to develop a new AI tool that could be integrated into cancer diagnostics to better inform treatment.

Find out more: ow.ly/IFEm50WmHOH

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 10

Hear from Garvan Executive Director Professor Benjamin Kile on his strategy for driving extraordinary science with transformational impact for health. Click here to find out more: ow.ly/Qn9F50Wm5Hf

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 9

Meet Greg, who was just 11 when he found out about his 13-year-old sister Tracey Lea’s teratoma tumour. "If she had been diagnosed today, I know that her cancer could have been identified through the technology and expertise at Garvan." Learn more: ow.ly/cfJ350WkOUi

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Meet Greg, who was just 11 when he found out about his 13-year-old sister Tracey Lea’s teratoma tumour. "If she had been diagnosed today, I know that her cancer could have been identified through the technology and expertise at Garvan."

Learn more:
ow.ly/cfJ350WkOUi

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 7

"We were considered 'lucky' because we had 16 months between diagnosis and death" – Daniel, Rochelle's husband. Help rewrite the story of pancreatic cancer for families like Daniel's and increase survival rates to 30% by 2030. Click here: ow.ly/NQCG50WkOJF

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 5

📚 Have you read our current issue of Breakthrough Magazine? Discover how viral infections trigger autoimmune disease, pancreatic cancer’s metabolic switch, and how genetic testing saved young Stella’s life. Read the full issue here: ow.ly/WUCm50WkQhK

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. 📚 Have you read our current issue of Breakthrough Magazine? Discover how viral infections trigger autoimmune disease, pancreatic cancer’s metabolic switch, and how genetic testing saved young Stella’s life.
Read the full issue here: ow.ly/WUCm50WkQhK

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 4

Researchers from Garvan and Yale University have developed and trained a powerful new AI tool called AAnet to study individual cells within cancer tumours. This research helps open doors for more targeted therapies for patients. Find out more: ow.ly/G0hf50WjqPK

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. Researchers from Garvan and Yale University have developed and trained a powerful new AI tool called AAnet to study individual cells within cancer tumours. This research helps open doors for more targeted therapies for patients.

Find out more: ow.ly/G0hf50WjqPK

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jul 3

“Without Garvan, we would have lost Alan. We are now lucky that his condition is stable, and that his treatment continues to work. We are now waiting for a cure.” – Berna, Alan’s mum. Click here to read his story: ow.ly/ZWoR50WhfPL

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. “Without Garvan, we would have lost Alan. We are now lucky that his condition is stable, and that his treatment continues to work. We are now waiting for a cure.” – Berna, Alan’s mum.

Click here to read his story: ow.ly/ZWoR50WhfPL

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jun 30

"We have significant momentum now, with key discoveries coming from our research," says Professor Marina Pajic. We need your support to continue vital pancreatic cancer research and bring new treatments into clinical trials. Donate here: ow.ly/9Nm750WcF17

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jun 28

“We’re working to address the greatest problem associated with pancreatic cancer: why it is so resistant to treatment.” – Professor Marina Pajic Make a tax-deductible donation today and be part of this positive change: ow.ly/Nouv50WcF76

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. “We’re working to address the greatest problem associated with pancreatic cancer: why it is so resistant to treatment.” – Professor Marina Pajic

Make a tax-deductible donation today and be part of this positive change: ow.ly/Nouv50WcF76

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research@GarvanInstitute · Jun 27

“I started out donating small amounts to Garvan. It’s my way of honouring what I went through and giving back to the researchers whose work made my survival possible." – Karen, a Garvan Partner for the Future. Read her story: ow.ly/IhIX50WcFcB

GarvanInstitute's tweet image. “I started out donating small amounts to Garvan. It’s my way of honouring what I went through and giving back to the researchers whose work made my survival possible." – Karen, a Garvan Partner for the Future.

Read her story: ow.ly/IhIX50WcFcB

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