First time discovery for Centenary’s Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program

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.

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 ...

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.

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.