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  • New blood test to aid liver disease treatment

    A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialised blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far more accurately than commonly used biomarker tests or patient self-reports. The breakthrough could help clinicians make better treatment decisions and guide eligibility for liver transplants.
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    Date 11 Sep 2025

  • Progress and challenges in eye disease at Science for Sight

    The Centenary Institute recently hosted Science for Sight: Shaping the Future of Eye Health, a community event designed to raise awareness of eye disease and its impact on people’s lives. The program focused on keratoconus, limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) and dry eye syndrome, bringing together the latest in medical research with personal stories of lived experience.
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    Date 08 Sep 2025

  • Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19

    A new study led by the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney shows that a nasal vaccine could offer powerful protection against COVID-19. It works by stopping infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body.
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    Date 04 Sep 2025

  • Striking science images reveal the beauty of medical research

    A breathtaking collection of images capturing the wonder and complexity of medical science has been unveiled through the Centenary Institute’s 2025 When Art Meets Science image prize competition.
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    Date 14 Aug 2025
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🌍 This #WorldCancerResearchDay, we're spotlight 🌍 This #WorldCancerResearchDay, we're spotlighting some of the brilliant minds at Centenary who are pushing boundaries in cancer science: 🧬 Dr Jess Tiffen is tackling melanoma through epigenetics & CRISPR 🔬 Professor Mark Gorrell is uncovering liver cancer’s link to metabolic disease 🧫 Dr Dannel Yeo (pictured, centre) is innovating to spot rare cancers early #CancerResearch #Science #CentenaryInstitute
Are you passionate about science and making a diff Are you passionate about science and making a difference in healthcare? Join us online this Wednesday at 1.30pm AEST. Find out about the student projects available across a range of research areas, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and liver diseases. 🧖 Hear from researchers and current students 🦠 Learn about hands-on research opps 🔎 Explore study pathways and medical research careers Event details: 📅 Wednesday 24 September 🕐 1.30–2.30pm AEST 💻 Online via Zoom Register today through link in bio OR https://www.centenary.org.au/event/virtual-student-session/ #centenaryinstitute #medicalresearch #students #mastersdegree #honoursdegree #phdstudent
A new study led by the Centenary Institute and the A new study led by the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney @sydney_uni shows that a nasal vaccine could offer powerful protection against COVID-19. It works by stopping infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body. The research comes as COVID-19 continues to affect Australians’ health, with more than 150,000 cases reported so far in 2025, according to the Federal Government’s Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. Professor Warwick Britton, senior co-author of the study, from the Centenary Institute’s Centre for Infection & Immunity, said the findings highlight the unique benefits of targeting immunity in the nose. “Our study shows that a nasal vaccine can build strong immune defences right where the virus first enters the body, the nose, to help prevent infection,” said Professor Britton. The researchers say that while more work is needed, the results show strong potential for nasal vaccines to complement existing COVID-19 vaccines and provide an extra layer of protection against the virus in the future. Full article at link in bio. #centenaryinstitute #medicalresearch #COVID19 #CovidVaccine
Happy 28th Birthday to the Centenary Institute bui Happy 28th Birthday to the Centenary Institute building! On September 8 1997, our facilities were officially opened by the Honourable John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia. Our building may have evolved but our foundations remain the same - we aim to cure diseases through our life saving research. Throughout our years of operation, we have made many medical discoveries and breakthroughs which have led to clinical translation, including alzheimer's therapeutics and nasal SARS-Cov2 Vaccine. View more on our breakthroughs and our progress in clinical translation through the 'translation and commercialisation' link in bio. #centenaryinstitute #lifesavingresearch #rpah #rpa #history #medicalresearch #research #science #curedisease #medicalhistory #MedicalBreakthrough #MedicalDiscovery
Congratulations to Dr Bobby Boumelhem @bobbythebio Congratulations to Dr Bobby Boumelhem @bobbythebiologist from our Centre for Cancer Innovations who has won both the People’s Choice Award, voted by members of the public, and Staff Pick Award, voted by Centenary staff, in our 2025 When Art Meets Science image prize. ‘Thermal Tapestry‘ (pictured - image two) won People's Choice, and reveals the hidden beauty of brown fat, a special type of fat that burns energy to keep us warm. ‘Colon Kaleidoscope’ (pictured - image three) won Staff Pick and unveils the inner workings of the colon in a diabetic non-human primate, captured through the lens of confocal microscopy. To read more about our 2025 When Art Meets Science image prize and exhibition go to link in bio. #centenaryinstitute #MedicalResearch #whenartmeetsscience
Discover Your Future in Medical Research Are you Discover Your Future in Medical Research Are you passionate about science, innovation, and making a difference in healthcare? Join our virtual session for @sydney_uni students and future students interested in a career in medical research. 📅 24 September 🕐 1.30–2.30pm AEST 💻 Online Explore honours, masters and PhD opportunities at The Centenary Institute across diverse projects and labs: https://www.centenary.org.au/student-opportunities/ or view at link in bio. Hear from leading melanoma researcher and Acting Deputy Director Dr Jessamy Tiffen, PhD student & Student Association head Jinx Moore, and COO Nick Pearce about what it’s like to study and train at Centenary. You’ll learn about: ✅ Study pathways & entry requirements ✅ Hands-on research opportunities ✅ Career prospects in medical research ✅ Student support & mentorship programs This free, interactive event is your chance to ask questions, meet mentors, and discover how you can join the next generation of scientists driving breakthroughs in medicine. Register today: through link in bio OR https://www.centenary.org.au/event/virtual-student-session/ #CentenaryInstitute #MedicalResearch #Student #Masters #Honours #PhD
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