News: research

New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer

Image comparing triple negative breast cancer cells before and after treatment. Taken from under a microscope, the cells on the left are bright green. The cells on the right are grey.

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 ºÚÁÏÉçÇø community members

Annual Meeting of the University Community 2023

A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 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

Photo of Professor David MacIntyre. He is wearing a dark blazer and check shirt. He has glasses with dark rims. He is smiling and standing in front of an abstract paiting.

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 ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).

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Experts available for holiday season

Students at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's North Terrace campus

Over the summer holiday season the following University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.Ìý

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University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts awarded top honours

Professor Helen Marshall

World-renowned University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 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

Campus

Six University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-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

Photo of a mother with a premature baby in hospital.

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

Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C Fernando and Associate Professor Susan Bastian

The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.

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Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries

Photo of Dr Timothy Lathlean holding a gym weight.

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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Transformative gift will support future excellence in engineering

Photo of Pamela Wall

South Australian philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.ÌýThis extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.

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