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Scientific seminar, 1pm 12 August 2020
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News

Red and blue molecules Iron study combats anaemia with cutting-edge computer simulation

A new iron intervention study has determined which of the world’s low-and-middle income countries would benefit from using iron-containing micronutrient powders to tackle childhood anaemia.
4 August 2020
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Microscopic image of cells The enemy within: safeguarding against the spread of intracellular bacteria

Melbourne researchers have revealed the multiple, intertwined cell death systems that prevent the spread of the ‘intracellular’ bacterium Salmonella.
31 July 2020
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Researchers with model of the c-FIND diagnostic device New c-FIND test accurately diagnoses infection in minutes

Institute researchers have developed a fast, new test for infections and infectious diseases that could transform Australia’s ability to provide targeted clinical care and respond to pandemics and biosecurity threats.
1 July 2020
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Microscopic image of cells New light shone on inflammatory cell death regulator

Our researchers have made significant advances in understanding the inflammatory cell death regulatory protein MLKL and its role in disease.
19 June 2020
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Events

Professor Phil Hodgkin - Immunology division
Wed, 12/08/2020 - 1:00pm to Wed, 12/08/2020 - 2:00pm

An immune theory for a modern WEHI

Online seminar: access Slido and enter code #WEHIWEDNESDAY
Including Q&A session

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Professor Mimi Tang - Prota Therapeutics & MCRI
Mon, 24/08/2020 - 2:00pm to Mon, 24/08/2020 - 3:00pm

​Fireside with Prof Mimi Tang: Celebrating Impactful Researchers. Uplifting the ecosystem.

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Dr Marcel Doerflinger - Infectious Diseases & Immune Defence division
Wed, 26/08/2020 - 1:00pm to Wed, 26/08/2020 - 2:00pm

Die by any means – flexible usage of cell death pathways ensures host protection against intracellular infection

Online seminar: access Slido and enter code #WEHIWEDNESDAY
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