News: research
Strongest contender in decades in fight against breast cancer
For decades, hormonal treatment of breast cancer has been going in one direction – blocking estrogen. Now a global study involving researchers at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has discovered there may be another, less toxic way to defeat the most common form of breast cancer.
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New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A promising drug could lead to a new treatment for the most aggressive form of breast cancer, which affects thousands of women each year.Ìý
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National honours for University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø community members
A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours list.
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Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
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Experts available for holiday season
Over the summer holiday season the following University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.Ìý
University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø experts awarded top honours
World-renowned University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.
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Grants to accelerate research commercialisation
Six University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led projects have received funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for a range of research projects, including improved electric-vehicle batteries, efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment.
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Funding a better future for preterm babies
A collaborative project to improve breastfeeding and the use of human milk in premature babies has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Centres of Research Excellence Scheme.
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Dilmah Chairman visits for tea and wine
The University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to 911±¬ÁÏÍø to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.
Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries
Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster.
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