
Genetic heart disease clinic receives funding
Professor Chris Semsarian, Head of the Molecular Cardiology group at Centenary, has received $150,000 over 3 years from the RT Hall Foundation to fund the Kempsey Indigenous genetic heart disease clinic.
The Kempsey Indigenous genetic heart disease clinic was established in 2007, in conjunction with the Durri Aboriginal Medical Service and Kempsey family Community Centre, in response to the high incidence of young heart disease and early death present in the Kempsey indigenous community.
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Healthier outlook for expectant mothers
Researchers in Sydney have made a scientific breakthrough concerning preeclampsia, an age-old condition that has troubled expectant mothers for years. The discovery reinforces the startling theory that preeclampsia might involve the rejection of the fetus by its mother’s immune system.
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Head of research group delivers prestigious oration
Professor Barbara Fazekas de St Groth, Head of the T-Cell group at Centenary, was recently given the honour of presenting the Ian Mackay Oration at the 13th Australasian Autoimmunity Workshop, held this past month in Adelaide.
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Exceptional research recognised by NHMRC
Centenary researchers have again performed extremely well in the recent National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant announcements, receiving over $11 million in funding overall.
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