RT @MCRI_for_kids: MCRI A/Prof @DanyaVears presented a TEDTalk on whole #genomic sequencing for newborns & how to ensure this technology re….

RT @CureCancerAu: Congratulations to our 2025 Researcher of the Year A/Prof Shuai Li! Based at the University of Melbourne, he has helped s….

RT @TheDohertyInst: Australia has recorded an early increase in flu cases in all jurisdictions this year. What does this data tell us about….

RT @LisaHui4: NIPT is a common choice for prenatal screening, but not all NIPT are the same! A quick primer here for those that want a refr….

RT @TheDohertyInst: New clinical trial - Streptococcal Adaptive Platform (STRAP) - has received $5M MRFF grant funding to improve treatment….

RT @nhmrc: 10 of the Best – 16th Edition researchers @srpasricha and Prof Beverly-Ann Biggs from @WEHI_research and @unimelb are reshaping….

RT @UniMelbCMR: Congrats to Alastair Saunders @AlastairSaund on a great PhD oration on 'Metastatic Cancer and Muscle'. The CMR, and his sup….

Where you live matters. New @UniMelb research analysed over 31,000 Melbourne births and found suburb-level factors like walkability and food access impact rates of gestational diabetes and maternal overweight. More →

RT @DrGustavoDuque: Using #DeepLearning to Perform Automatic Quantitative Measurement of #Masseter and #Tongue #Muscles in Persons With #De….

RT @TheDohertyInst: Prof Peter Doherty speaks about attitudes towards public health today, how we best prepare for the next pandemic and th….

RT @DrJessHeerde: It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Liz Lor about my work on the health of Australia’s homeless children and adol….

We’re ranked 15th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine in the 2025 QS rankings! A huge thank you to our students, teachers and researchers 💙 See the full rankings →

How does research become real-world impact? With AEA Ignite, Neurala Biosciences is developing nasal spray therapeutics, while Chromos Labs is advancing quantum imaging for brain diseases. Just 2 of 22 #UniMelb projects fast-tracking discoveries. More →

Women’s health is getting a long-overdue boost. Australia’s $573.3M investment will expand access to contraception, menopause support, and endometriosis care, moving toward a more equitable healthcare system. Read more →

The HPV vaccine can prevent multiple cancers, including cervical cancer, and now, just one dose is enough. So why aren’t more people getting vaccinated? . Researchers from @UniMelb and @UNSW explore the barriers to access →

RT @TheDohertyInst: How do we prepare for future pandemics? Read the full story by Doherty Institute Director @ProfSharonLewin and @ProfPCD….

We know hearing loss and dementia are linked, but could treating one help the other?. New research shows older adults with cochlear implants had better cognitive function. Could this be a new tool for promoting healthy ageing? Read more via Pursuit →

Gambling in Australia is changing 🎰 Sports betting among young men is up 66% since 2015. Fewer people play pokies, but those who do are losing more. With 24/7 gambling apps, regulation is getting tougher. Read more via Pursuit →

RT @TheDohertyInst: Welcome to our newest students at the Doherty Institute! 👋✨We’re thrilled to welcome 46 students who have started their….

RT @sturalph: Thanks to our @UniMelbMDHS SBS Early-Mid Career Researchers Association @sbsemcra and panellists for running an inspiring ev….