Getting inside the RAGE
Monash researchers have discovered a new way to block the effects of RAGE. No, not the angry (incredible hulk) kind of rage. But it may be just as important.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Novel test may transform stroke treatment
A collaboration led by Professor Robert Medcalf, Central Clinical School, backed by NHMRC funding, will develop new drugs to reduce harmful side effects of the current treatment of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS).
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Scientists take new approach to tackle chemo-evading blood cancer
Professor David Curtis, Central Clinical School, has been funded in the NHMRC grants for his research on the mechanisms behind acute leukaemia's resistance to chemotherapy.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Monash study to better inform pregnant women with MS
Dr Vilija Jokubaitis will be able to further her current research into MS, prognosis and pregnancy thanks to a $470,000 grant from the NHMRC.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
World-first trials to test new blood cancer treatment for elderly
Associate Professor Andrew Wei has been awarded a four-year $1.07M NHMRC project grant to conduct research improving outcomes for elderly people with AML.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Funds to help scientists probe mysteries of plasma cells
Professor David Tarlinton’s NHMRC grant will fund research that tackles some of the fundamental questions of B-cell immunology; questions about the cells that produce the antibodies that protect us from infection.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Project casts net wide to tackle hospital bug spread
The NHMRC-funded project headed by Chief Investigator - A (CIA) Dr Andrew Stewardson will examine patient movements within and between Victorian hospitals, the findings of which may ultimately be used to improve strategies to contain AMR and
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 13 December, 2018
Repairing a brain damaged by Multiple Sclerosis
Congratulations to Dr Steven Petratos, who has won a Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation grant of $48,956 for his proposal, "Developing a novel drug for progressive MS".
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 30 November, 2018
Successful ARC grant for Australia's first Magnetic Particle Imaging facility
In the most recent round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants Monash University was the most successful institution in Victoria.
Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 30 November, 2018