Meet Associate Professor Devanshi Seth
Hi, I’m A/Prof Devanshi Seth and I head Centenary’s Alcoholic Liver Disease Laboratory.
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Clinical Professor Devanshi Seth
Dr Seth has a wide spectrum of expertise in molecular/cellular biology, genetics, clinical, cancer research, industrial biotechnology and corporate management. Dr Seth directs a unique Research Program in Australia addressing the gaps in understanding Alcohol-induced Liver Disease. She established this research program as a response to this often neglected but a significant and much needed ...
What happens to people who consume hazardous amounts of alcohol?
Clinical Professor Devanshi Seth, Head of the Centenary Institute’s Alcoholic Liver Disease Laboratory is co-author on a newly published study that has identified factors affecting mortality in people drinking extreme amounts of alcohol.
Genetic risk test developed to predict alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver
An international research group led by the Centenary Institute has developed a world first genetic risk score (GRS) test able to identify patients at high-risk of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis.
Liver disease
Liver disease is caused by chronic inflammation and encompasses a wide range of diseases that vary in severity, from mild injury to severe liver fibrosis and scarring or cirrhosis.
Reducing cirrhosis threat for high-risk drinkers
Research led by the Centenary Institute has shown that a healthy weight and coffee consumption may help lower the risk of high-risk drinkers developing alcohol-induced cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), which causes approximately 300,000 deaths globally each year.
Gene discovery linked to alcohol-induced liver disease
The findings of an international study led by the Centenary Institute suggests that the possibility of high-risk drinkers developing alcohol-induced cirrhosis is in part related to genetic factors.
Mentoring women to the top of scientific research
Dozens of up-and-coming female researchers seeking to take their careers to new heights, are participating in this year’s Franklin Women’s mentoring program. Now in its second year, the six-month program has 74 mentees and mentors who have been carefully matched by Serendis Leadership Consulting. The Centenary Institute is among eight academic partners supporting Franklin Women, ...
Sydney Running Festival Success!
Amazing result by Team Centenary in this year’s Blackmores Sydney Running Festival! Professor Jenny Gamble placed 5th in her division in the 9km Bridge Run. Our Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Serena Stewart, completely the Half Marathon in just over 2 hours, raising an incredible $2,325, so far! Young Centenary Foundation Member, Sarah Bellingham, also finished the Half ...
New Centenary Honours Graduates!
Our PhD, Masters and Honours students are some of the hardest working people in our Institute! They make an invaluable contribution to our research, helping to improve our understanding of cancer, inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Congratulations to the following Honours students who have recently had their PhDs awarded, as well as a big thank you ...