September 2023
New Heart, Exercise and Research Trials lab, powered by partnership with VCCRI
Clinician-researcher Associate Professor André La Gerche has been appointed head of the new Heart, Exercise and Research Trials lab.
July 2023
Dr Irene Gallego Romero
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Irene Gallego Romero as Head of SVI’s new Human Genomics and Evolution Laboratory.
August 2023
Battling obesity could be all in the head
A prestigious ARC Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Kim Loh to continue a project that is investigating whether or not a specific protein in the brain could hold the key to curing obesity once and for all.
June 2023
A single gene could hold the answer to a number of conditions
Two very talented PhD students have published the results of an impressive research effort into identifying a gene that could hold the key to genetic conditions.
June 2023
Vic Gov’t funding to help halt the progression of blood cancer
Prof Louise Purton has received Victorian Government funding under their mRNA Research Acceleration Fund to continue her work on finding a cure for blood cell cancer.
June 2023
Gene editing could mean an end to inherited disease
Associate Professor Andrew Deans and his multidisciplinary team have been awarded Victorian Government funding to pioneer the development of RNA-based gene editing technology.
May 2023
Clinical Trial to explore the use of artificial intelligence in improving breast cancer detection
A clinical trial is currently being developed to support an Australian-led research study examining the use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening to improve the accuracy, efficiency and overall patient experience.
May 2023
Meet Matty, a Fanconi anaemia warrior!
Matty was diagnosed with Fanconi anaemia when he was three months old. Read about him and his hero, his Grandmother "Honey".
May 2023
Charity Golf Day a hole in one for SVI Research
The effort (and fun) was all worth it – an incredible $160,000 was raised on the day!
May 2023
Our next generation of excellence
Our next generation of talent: PhD student, Mary Louise Fac's Honours project has been recognised with a Dean's List award.