October 2024
Diabetes Victoria honours outstanding contributors
Professor Tom Kay has received the 2024 Diabetes Victoria Outstanding Contribution Award at an annual Thank You event at The Hall, NAB, Docklands. “I’m honoured and grateful to receive the award from Diabetes Victoria – it takes a team to succeed in this competitive and fast-moving space," said Tom.
October 2024
Celebrating the official launch of the HEART Lab
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.
October 2024
Alberti-North Student Career Catalyst Program
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.
October 2024
SVI Foundation welcomes insights from industry experts
What can medical research fundraisers learn from retail, property, and finance sales experts? A lot! 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.
October 2024
Vale Professor Helen Thomas
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.
October 2024
AI helps boost breast screening accuracy
Research shows the benefits in integrating AI to read mammograms
September 2024
The mRNA gold rush – transforming lives through discovery
SVI will receive $100,000 to develop new treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease harnessing mRNA editing technology. This condition impacts over 5 million Australians and is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
September 2024
Ruth and Gus – A Love Story
SVI is grateful to Ruth for leaving a major gift to help medical research. A gift in your Will is an immensely powerful way to make a difference, whether you’ve been personally affected by the diseases we study at SVI, or simply want to invest in the future health of our community.