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UQDI RESEARCHERS FIND NEW WAY TO REDUCE SCARRING

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UQDI researchers find new way to reduce scarring By blocking part of the healing process, TRI-based researchers from The University of Queensland Diamant ina Institute (UQDI), have reduced skin...Read more

FDA approval for new saliva oral and throat cancer diagnostic

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FDA approves new saliva oral and throat cancer diagnostic test US-based biotech company Viome is commercialising an early detection liquid biopsy for oral and throat cancer, based on research by QUT...Read more

Potential New Treatment Could Help Save COVID-19 Patients

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Potential New Treatment Could Help Save COVID-19 Patients A new anti-inflammatory drug developed by University of Queensland scientists based at TRI, has entered a Phase II clinical trial in COVID-19...Read more

US Department of Defense breast cancer grant

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DR FERNANDO GUIMARAES AWARDED US$750K FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROJECT The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute’s TRI-based Dr Fernando Guimaraes has been awarded a US Department of...Read more

Breakthrough therapy cures lymphoma patient

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Brisbane Researcher uses breakthrough therapy to cure lymphoma patient In a world-first therapy conducted at the Princess Alexandra Hospital by TRI-based Mater Researcher and Haematologist Professor...Read more

Anticancer and Antimicrobial peptide treatments

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Anticancer and Antimicrobial peptide treatments Scientists based at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) are developing new, peptide-based therapies for cancers and antimicrobial treatments...Read more

New funding for COVID-19 research

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Mitchell unlocking secrets for diabetes, kidney disease and COVID-19 A Mater Research -University of Queensland scientist, Dr Mitchell Sullivan, has been awarded a 2020 Advance Queensland Industry...Read more

Research collaboration changes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease

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Research collaboration changes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute’s TRI-based, Professor Nikolass Haas (pictured right), and Macquarie...Read more

Discovery of new type of bone cell gives hope for osteoporosis

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New type of bone cell could reveal targets for osteoporosis treatment Australian researchers, including The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute's TRI-based Dr John Kemp and Mischa...Read more

Blood biomarker detects COVID-19 severity

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Blood biomarker detects COVID-19 severity – enables early triage A new blood biomarker test developed by TRI-based QUT’s Dr Arutha Kulasinghe could be used to rapidly detect the severity...Read more

Creating predictive tools for lung cancer and COVID-19

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Creating predictive tools for lung cancer and COVID-19 Using innovative new technologies, Dr Arutha Kulasinghe is developing an early lung cancer diagnostic, which could be used to predict lung along...Read more

Genetic testing education could accelerate its potential

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More education on the benefits of genetic testing could accelerate its potential A study of Queensland health consumers has found most have relatively low levels of understanding and awareness of...Read more

Skin cancer treatment aims to help transplant patients

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World-first skin cancer treatment aims to help transplant patients A new medication which can be applied to the skin could help prevent organ transplant recipients from developing harmful skin...Read more

Putting mammary glands under the microscope

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Putting mammary glands under the microscope The molecular mechanisms that underpin the way in which milk is transported through the mammary network and toward the nipple during lactation has been...Read more

Genetic link between lower birthweight and risk of disease

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Genes responsible for the link between lower birthweight and increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases Genetics rather than environmental factors are linked to a higher risk of heart...Read more

TRI researcher wins 2020 GEORGINA SWEET AWARD

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UQ Medicine researcher wins 2020 Georgina Sweet Award The TRI-based University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher, Associate Professor Antje Blumenthal , has been recognised with a 2020...Read more

No single gene governs left-handedness

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Researchers discover no single gene governs left-handedness In the largest study of its kind to date, TRI-based University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have identified 48 genetic variants that...Read more

Drug research pivots from prostate cancer to COVID-19

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Drug research pivoted from prostate cancer to COVID-19 treatment Two drugs under development to treat aggressive prostate cancer will be tested to combat the deadliest response to COVID-19 infection...Read more

High cholesterol protects against infection

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Mater researcher identifies links in high cholesterol and protective infection outcomes High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, but TRI-based Mater Research scientists...Read more

TRI Launches $10,000 Appeal to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

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TRI Launches $10,000 Appeal to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research The TRI Foundation is launching a new Breast Cancer Appeal to raise funds to support researchers and clinicians working to...Read more

Genomic treasure trove

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Genome a treasure trove for new disease treatments and diagnostics Queensland scientist Dr Mark Adams is uncovering potential new treatment targets and diagnostics for a range of diseases, including...Read more

New medtech manufacturing capability

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New medtech manufacturing capability launches in Brisbane The Hon Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology officially opened the Translational Research Institute’s (TRI) new...Read more

Research focus on rare lymphomas

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Clinician-researcher focuses on patients with rare lymphoma Haematologist, Dr Colm Keane, has a clear focus on improving patient outcomes through his lymphoma research program at the Translational...Read more

Drug doesn't reduce heart disease in kidney patients

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NO BENEFIT FROM DRUG USED TO REDUCE HEART DISEASE IN KIDNEY PATIENTS Following a large-scale clinical trial, researchers have found that lanthanum carbonate does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular...Read more

Invention driving needle-free vaccine delivery

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Aussie invention propelling needle-free vaccine delivery The Translational Research Institute is home to Australian biotech, Vaxxas, which is set to both disrupt and revolutionise vaccine delivery...Read more

Digestive Health research centre launches

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Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health to improve outcomes for chronic digestive disorders With unexplained gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms a common and costly burden for many Australians,...Read more

Awakening the immune system to fight diseases

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Awakening the immune system to fight diseases Scientists at The Translational Research Institute (TRI) are harnessing the body’s front-line immune cells to fight cancer, with potential new...Read more

New autoimmune disease and cancer therapeutics

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New autoimmune disease and cancer therapeutics edging closer to reality for patients A career dedicated to rheumatoid arthritis has led Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM to the development of a potential...Read more

World-first technique for cancer treatments

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Fresh tumour biopsies in world-first technique for cancer treatments University of Queensland researchers have developed an innovative technique to help pharmaceutical and technology companies design...Read more

Improved care for kidney disease patients

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Improved care for kidney disease patients at core of research program Clinician-researcher, Professor David Johnson, is championing patient-centred kidney disease research. His work over the past two...Read more

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