Bone marrow failure is one of the most common side effects of cancer therapy causing hospitalisation, and at its most severe can lead to death.

17

Jun

Mater Research investigates if bone marrow cells could protect against the side effects of cancer therapy

Congratulations to Professor Claire Jackson who was made a Member in the General Division (AM) for significant service to health reform and general practice medicine in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

16

Jun

Professor Claire Jackson was made a Member in the General Division (AM)

A dual precision therapy developed by Professor Maher Gandhi, is expected to revolutionise the care given to those diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma in immunocompromised people.

16

Jun

Revolutionising treatment for brain lymphoma

By two, more than 80% of children have been diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus at least once. RSV is a common cause of lung infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

15

Jun

RSV research could reduce the longevity of virus

Congratulations Associate Prof. Kym Rae who has been announced as the recipient of the 2021 Mater Research’s Outstanding Women Grant which aims to showcase the ingenuity that women bring to research.

08

Jun

Associate Professor Kym Rae awarded Outstanding Women’s Grant