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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.

Professor Mathew Vadas, Executive Director of the Centenary Institute says, “These highly sought after grants will be a tremendous help to Centenary researchers as they seek to answer the big questions surrounding cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases.”

NHMRC Grants are amongst the most prestigious funds an Australian researcher can receive, as the Council has one of the most competitive peer review processes in Australia.

The quality of Centenary’s research programs is highlighted by its project grant success rate, which is nearly twice the national average.

Professor Vadas says, “Such prestigious funding from the NHMRC speaks of the high impact work that our scientists are doing to ensure the health of our global community for generations to come.”

“I am especially proud of the work of the Mycobacterial Group, who received 4 grants for their research into enhancing the body’s natural defenses against Tuberculosis, and the Molecular Cardiology Group, who received 3 grants for their research into Sudden Cardiac Death and inherited cardiomyopathies.”

“I am truly privileged to be part of such a committed group of researchers whose passion and commitment to their work is unending, and I am pleased that the Council is supporting Centenary.”

Congratulations to:  Professor Chris Semsarian, Dr Jamie Triccas, Dr Bernadette Saunders, Professor Warwick Britton, Dr Nick Shackel, Professor Wolfgang Weninger, Dr Mika Jormakka, Dr Megan Maher, Dr Tatiana Tsoutsman, Professor Barbara Fazekas de St Groth, Professor Geoff McCaughan, Associate Professor Mark Gorrell, Dr Charles Bailey, Dr Fiona Warner, Professor Pu Xia, Dr Patrick Bertolino, Professor Jenny Gamble and Professor Mathew Vadas.