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      TCR sequencing to track cancer immunity
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      TCR sequencing to track cancer immunity

      The Genomics Core Research Facility is enabling researchers to investigate what causes T-cells to drive a negative or positive immune response to cancers.

      Powering COVID-19 research through genomics
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Powering COVID-19 research through genomics

      Powering COVID-19 research through genomics.

      Blood being taken from patient
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Unravelling drug hypersensitivity

      Professor Elizabeth Phillips is leading the Drug Hypersensitivity Research Group to investigate the genetics and mechanisms behind drug hypersensitivity.

      Managing glucose and weight through exercise
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Managing glucose and weight through exercise

      Exercise is a cornerstone for the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes. However, until now, when to exercise to derive the greatest benefit was unknown

      Elderly man using iPhone
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Identifying personalities predisposed to dementia

      Research from Centre for Healthy Ageing suggests certain personality traits are associated with developing dementia.

      Exploring how exercise can improve cognitive function
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Exploring how exercise can improve cognitive function

      Research from Centre for Healthy Ageing sought to investigate the effect of moderate-intensity and high-intensity exercise on cognitive function.

      Pioneering treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Pioneering treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

      Research led by Professor Steve Wilton and Professor Sue Fletcher and licensed to Sarepta Therapeutics has delivered two treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

      Identifying the cause of multiple sclerosis
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Identifying the cause of multiple sclerosis

      Murdoch researchers are delving into the clinical, laboratory, radiological, and genetic aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS) to increase our understanding of what causes the disease.

      Identifying patients at risk of rapid progression in Parkinson's disease
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Identifying patients at risk of rapid progression in Parkinson's disease

      Researchers from Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics are exploring the genetics and molecular pathology of Parkinson’s disease with the goal of improving the precision and clinical management of patients.

      Tele-rehab for people living with multiple sclerosis
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Tele-rehab for people living with multiple sclerosis

      Students and researchers from Murdoch’s Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics are investigating ways to increase the number of Australians with multiple sclerosis (MS).

      Delivering a novel test for COVID19
      Thursday 9 March 2023

      Delivering a novel test for COVID19

      Delivering a novel test for COVID19.

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