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Key mechanism identified for reducing chronic inflammation in cardiovascular diseases
A breakthrough discovery in understanding how white blood cells move in the body could pave the way for new treatments.
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New technology, ‘Invasion-Block’, targets melanoma spread
Research conducted at the Centenary Institute has given rise to a ground-breaking tool called 'Invasion-Block' that can identify drugs capable of halting the spread of cancer cells. The pioneering development could lead to better treatments for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.News Type: Media releaseDate -
Pivotal role of TLR7 protein revealed in lung disease
The discovery, led by the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney, could advance treatments for COPD, a lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe due to narrowed airways and damaged lung tissue. COPD is often caused by smoking or exposure to irritants. Lead study researcher, Dr Gang Liu at the Centenary UTS ...News Type: Media releaseDate -
Centenary symposium celebrates year’s achievements
The 2023 Centenary Celebration Symposium has taken place, bringing the entire Centenary Institute together, to reflect on achievements and successes of the past year while showcasing the ground-breaking research occurring at the Institute.News Type: InstituteDate -
ARC grant to fuel research into cellular ageing
Centenary Institute researchers have been awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grant worth $709,714 to advance understanding of the intricate mechanisms underlying cellular ageing.News Type: Media releaseDate -
Centenary hosts annual NAMe Meeting
The Centenary UTS Centre for Inflammation has hosted the 17th Annual National Airways Meeting (NAMe) held at the Centenary Institute, 26-27 October 2023.News Type: Research NewsDate -
2GB Healthy Living program interviews Professor Gamble
Professor Jennifer Gamble, a senior researcher in the Centenary Institute’s Centre for Healthy Ageing, has talked about her team’s research into Alzheimer’s disease in an interview on Radio 2GB’s Healthy Living program.News Type: Media coverageDate -
Grant awarded to investigate the unknown health impacts of microplastics
Dr Keshav Raj Paudel, a researcher at the Centenary UTS Centre for Inflammation, has been awarded a grant to investigate the health impacts associated with the inhalation and ingestion of microplastics.News Type: Research NewsDate -
Study highlights new vaccine’s early effectiveness against TB
A study by the Centenary Institute has revealed how a new mucosal (nasal delivered) vaccine can provide early protection against tuberculosis (TB) by drawing a particular type of immune cell into the lungs.News Type: Research NewsDate -
Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the Centenary Institute have discovered a connection between the health of blood vessels and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest that early interventions aimed at improving blood vessel health offer an avenue for the advancement of new treatments for Alzheimer’s. A progressive brain disorder, Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss, cognitive decline ...News Type: Media releaseDate -
Research to unlock the secrets of muscle loss in ageing
The Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney will lead pioneering research into age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, with a Dynamic Resilience Program contract from Wellcome Leap.News Type: Media releaseDate -
New treatment offers hope for advanced liver cancer
Researchers have discovered a new way to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide.News Type: Media releaseDate -
Meet Dr Bobby Boumelhem
Dr Bobby Boumelhem, a dedicated researcher at the Centenary Institute, is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals grappling with liver disease. Diseases such as hepatitis, liver cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis pose significant health challenges.News Type: ProfilesDate