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SVI is home to Australia’s largest group of type 1 diabetes researchers who work passionately to better understand this debilitating condition and discover a cure. 

Last December, we proudly published the results of a world-first type 1 diabetes clinical trial, that offers new hope for improved treatment options.  

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Fairer, more accurate genetic testing within reach for non-Europeans

30 January 2025

Fairer, more accurate genetic testing within reach for non-Europeans

Scientists have uncovered significant inequities in genetic testing for people of non-European ancestry and found a way to bridge this gap. Inequities in genetic testing raises concerns for precision medicine, a healthcare approach that uses genetic, environmental, and lifestyle information to tailor treatments to individuals.

Community and philanthropic leader recognised

29 January 2025

Community and philanthropic leader recognised

Gerald Snowden, Patron of SVI’s Jack Holt Society and SVI Discovery Fund member, has been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his service to the community, particularly through philanthropy. 

Finger-prick testing pioneer joins SVI

28 January 2025

Finger-prick testing pioneer joins SVI

SVI welcomes Professor John Wentworth, the first to introduce at-home finger prick screening for type 1 diabetes, now widely used in Australia and being adopted in other countries.  John is an adult endocrinologist who aims to improve diabetes treatments and prevention strategies. He has joined SVI’s Immunology Lab as Senior Clinical Research Fellow. 

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