1967-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Helen Thomas, an outstanding medical researcher whose work in type 1 diabetes made a significant impact.
Helen has had a profound impact at SVI, since her arrival in 2002. She was an exemplary research leader, providing empathetic support and supervision to many and building a high functioning research group and a network of friends and collaborators at SVI, throughout Australia and all around the world. Helen was loved, respected, trusted and admired by her many collaborators and colleagues for whom nothing was too much trouble in providing reagents, mouse strains and advice.
All of our love and support goes out to Helen’s husband, Vince, her beloved children Jack and Gaby, and to her extended family and many friends.
News and events
11 October 2024
A new world class Heart Exercise and Research Trials (HEART) Laboratory has been established thanks to a collaborative partnership between SVI and the Victor Change Cardiac Research Institute.
10 October 2024
A heartfelt thank you to Susan Alberti AC and the late Colin North OAM for their vision and support, which make this program possible. Together, we are shaping the future of medical research – ensuring that tomorrow’s leaders are prepared to tackle the pressing health issues of our time.
9 October 2024
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Board members and staff participated in an insightful and engaging thought leadership session this week. Among the many themes discussed was workplace giving and the need for new equipment.
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