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10 of the Best – 16th Edition researchers @srpasricha and Prof Beverly-Ann Biggs from @WEHI_research and @unimelb are reshaping global health recommendations on iron supplementation to treat childhood anaemia. Read their extraordinary story now: ow.ly/kSHY50Vs33h

How does research become real-world impact? With AEA Ignite, Neurala Biosciences is developing nasal spray therapeutics, while Chromos Labs is advancing quantum imaging for brain diseases. Just 2 of 22 #UniMelb projects fast-tracking discoveries. More → unimelb.me/3XIaZBJ

MCRI A/Prof @DanyaVears presented a TEDTalk on whole #genomic sequencing for newborns & how to ensure this technology remains #ethical. She explained recent leaps forward in genomic technology and how far it could and should go. | @TEDTalks Watch 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=yMydDL…

Congratulations to our 2025 Researcher of the Year A/Prof Shuai Li! Based at the University of Melbourne, he has helped shape international clinical guidelines and contributed to the BOADICEA breast cancer risk model, now used by over 9,000 clinicians in more than 120 countries.

Australia has recorded an early increase in flu cases in all jurisdictions this year. What does this data tell us about the upcoming 2025 flu season? Here are the key insights from influenza media briefing hosted by @AusSMC 👉 doherty.edu.au/news-events/ne… @WHOCCFluMelb @NCIRS…

NIPT is a common choice for prenatal screening, but not all NIPT are the same! A quick primer here for those that want a refresher on prenatal screening in 2025 @MCRI_for_kids @MercyPerinatal #nipt @ranzcog @UniMelbMDHS @RACGP @HGSAAustralasia

New clinical trial - Streptococcal Adaptive Platform (STRAP) - has received $5M MRFF grant funding to improve treatment for life-threatening streptococcal infections across all age groups. doherty.edu.au/news-events/ne… @TheRMH @UniMelbMDHS @MCRI_for_kids

Congrats to Alastair Saunders @AlastairSaund on a great PhD oration on 'Metastatic Cancer and Muscle'. The CMR, and his supervisors, @pgregorevic and Prof Robin Anderson, are very proud. Good luck with the thesis! @UniMelb @UnimelbMDHS @AuPhysiolSoc @ONJCRI #cancer #metastasis

Where you live matters. New @UniMelb research analysed over 31,000 Melbourne births and found suburb-level factors like walkability and food access impact rates of gestational diabetes and maternal overweight. More → unimelb.me/4lfni2X

Using #DeepLearning to Perform Automatic Quantitative Measurement of #Masseter and #Tongue #Muscles in Persons With #Dementia. Our most recent publication from @McGill_DOM & @RIMUHC1 in collaboration with @UniStavanger & @UniMelbMDHS : aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e63686/

Prof Peter Doherty speaks about attitudes towards public health today, how we best prepare for the next pandemic and the still great potential in medical research. Read the full story, originally published by 360info go.unimelb.edu.au/ez6p @UniMelbMDHS

It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Liz Lor about my work on the health of Australia’s homeless children and adolescents and some of the complex challenges these young people face. Recording is available here: lnkd.in/gPsixPXa

We’re ranked 15th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine in the 2025 QS rankings! A huge thank you to our students, teachers and researchers 💙 See the full rankings → unimelb.me/3DAgCLG

Women’s health is getting a long-overdue boost. Australia’s $573.3M investment will expand access to contraception, menopause support, and endometriosis care, moving toward a more equitable healthcare system. Read more → unimelb.me/3Dz6935

The HPV vaccine can prevent multiple cancers, including cervical cancer, and now, just one dose is enough. So why aren’t more people getting vaccinated? Researchers from @UniMelb and @UNSW explore the barriers to access → unimelb.me/43AyErx

How do we prepare for future pandemics? Read the full story by Doherty Institute Director @ProfSharonLewin and @ProfPCDoherty originally published in The Conversation. doherty.edu.au/news-events/ne… @UniMelbMDHS @TheRMH

We know hearing loss and dementia are linked, but could treating one help the other? New research shows older adults with cochlear implants had better cognitive function. Could this be a new tool for promoting healthy ageing? Read more via Pursuit → unimelb.me/4kkyoTP

Gambling in Australia is changing 🎰 Sports betting among young men is up 66% since 2015. Fewer people play pokies, but those who do are losing more. With 24/7 gambling apps, regulation is getting tougher. Read more via Pursuit → unimelb.me/4isD8Vo

Welcome to our newest students at the Doherty Institute! 👋✨We’re thrilled to welcome 46 students who have started their Honours or Master of Biomedical Science - ready to make their mark in infection and immunity research. @UniMelbMDHS @TheRMH

Thanks to our @UniMelbMDHS SBS Early-Mid Career Researchers Association @sbsemcra and panellists for running an inspiring event for #InternationalWomensDay. Great messages on “Amplifying Brilliant Career Moves”. #IWD2025