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Prof Karla Helbig, specialising in #innateimmunity and lipid droplets in viral infection @latrobe ; passionate about training the next generation of scientists!
Bundoora, Melbourne
Joined August 2017
First day back at work for 2026, and excited to share that @gurgaganveer's first paper from his PhD has been published in @acsnano! If you are interested in the biology of endosomal escape & strategies for enhanced delivery of therapeutics, check it out: https://t.co/wOYXTmA30r
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Join us on #WorldCancerDay for a panel discussion and lab tour at @ONJCRI Wednesday 4 Feb 5 - 7pm Register: https://t.co/OOOPmihSnY
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๐ Meet our panellists for LIMS x @ONJCRI #WorldCancerDay on 4 Feb! Jemima Hoult | Dr Gemma Trollope | Prof Brian Abbey | Dr Su Kah Goh | Prof Erinna Lee (Host) Register to hear how they hope to improve treatment & detection, and work towards prevention ๐ https://t.co/T3otTFrM7e
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๐จ Game-changer for water safety: La Trobe researchers just developed a portable biosensor that detects toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) on-site - no lab needed. 15,000+ synthetic chemicals. One device. Faster testing for contaminated water, especially in remote areas. The
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Record VTAC offers for La Trobe ๐ 1,365 offers in January Round 1, taking total offers since November to 6,968 (up 4 per cent). Health courses continue to lead across our metro and regional campuses. Read more: https://t.co/iYl7kIsVBp
@latrobe @LTUresearchers
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Interested in attending the EMBO Lecture Course, entitled "RNA virus infection and host immune responses," hosted in Faridabad, India, onย 11 โ 14 February 2026? sign up here: https://t.co/Byw2hhNvND
meetings.embo.org
The India I EMBO Lecture Course on โRNA virus infection and host immune responsesโ addresses cutting-edge research in emerging and reemerging RNA viruses, with particular emphasis on fundamental infeโฆ
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Make a real impact in your health career. Flexible and online study options that fit around your life and work commitments. https://t.co/mV0vqFNvlv
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๐ Launched last week: the ARC Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS). Led by @latrobe with 5 unis + 20+ industry partners, MOBIUS will drive biosensor innovation, advanced manufacturing & industry impact. ๐ https://t.co/LHLvZYyCZq
@LIMSLTU @latrobe
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Great to have @conncharlotte1 from @RMIT to come to the MAPP seminar @SABE_latrobe @latrobe talking about #lipid #LNP
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We have 2 positions available for talented bioinformaticians to join our team at CCB! Experience in analysis of transcriptomic datasets an advantage! Details๐ University Of South Australia - Research Associate/Research Fellow (Level ARAS / Level BRF)
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A big shout out to my amazing artistic sister! Sheโs just launched her online ceramics store โค๏ธ. Go check it out! #pottery
https://t.co/F0uwwdFkAg
curioussquirreldesigns.com.au
Explore unique and creative handmade ceramics from Curious Squirrel Designs. View their portfolio and learn more about their process.
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1/2 ๐งช Iodine is a critical ingredient in the chemical industry as a reagent which converts stable Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bonds into unstable and reactive Carbon-Iodine (C-I) bonds โ prized for their ability to help change and create new molecules. Read: https://t.co/7FKYakmGnu
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World Environment Day is happening now! ๐ฌ What does sustainability mean to you? Join the conversation with #WorldEnvironmentDay๐ @LIMSLTU
@latrobe
@LTUresearchers
@ebony_monson
@FansonKerry
@HelbigLab
@gr_drummond
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๐จWhat if we could bottle the benefits of exercise... to treat cancer? Congrats to @PamaliFonsekaa who has awarded a 2025 Young Scientist Program Fellowship ๐Her research shows plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) from active mice slowed aggressive breast cancer. A breakthrough
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One week to go! Donโt miss #LaTrobeUniโs World Environment Day 2025 Celebrate research, conservation & community action ๐ ๐ 5 June | 12โ2PM (AEST) ๐ WLT1, Bundoora โ
FREE but limited spots! Register now ๐ https://t.co/Ec19wJfuPr
#WorldEnvironmentDay @LIMSLTU @latrobe
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๐ค Meet our speaker! Assoc Prof James Van Dyke will deliver a TED-style talk on citizen science and turtle conservation at La Trobeโs #WorldEnvironmentDay event! ๐ Thursday 5 June | โฐ 12โ2PM (AEST) ๐ WLT1, La Trobe Bundoora Register now ๐ https://t.co/Ec19wJfuPr
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๐ข Exciting new research from @SABE_latrobe opens new doors for future biomedical research! Dr Zahra Telikani from @HelbigLab has developed tiny fat-based particles that travel to a wider range of cells and organs (including the brain) in mice and zebrafish models. Read more ๐
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