Tag: biomedical research
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New drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice
Overview: A breakthrough in protecting the kidneys Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be a serious, life-threatening condition that disrupts short-term kidney function and raises the risk of long-term chronic kidney disease. Researchers are continually seeking strategies to prevent AKI and minimize kidney damage when stressors such as sepsis, toxins, or surgical procedures trigger the injury.…
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Cavan Scientist Wins RAMI Award for AMD Research
Trailblazing Research earns RAMI Recognition A scientist from County Cavan has earned one of Ireland’s most respected medical prizes. Dr. Emma Connolly, a Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, was recently announced as a RAMI (Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland) award recipient for her important work on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The accolade highlights…
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A New Microglia Subtype May Shield the Brain from Alzheimer’s
Breaking Discovery: A Protective Microglia Subtype Emerges In the ongoing quest to understand Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have long watched the brain’s resident immune cells, microglia, as both guardians and potential aggressors. A recent study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with other institutions, has identified a distinct microglia…
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MIT researchers identify new vaccine targets to fight tuberculosis
Breakthrough in TB vaccine research from MIT Tuberculosis remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming millions of lives each year. In a landmark study, researchers at MIT have identified several promising antigens—protein targets that could train the immune system to recognize and fight Mycobacterium tuberculosis more effectively. By screening a vast library of tuberculosis proteins,…
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MIT study identifies targets for a new tuberculosis vaccine
MIT study uncovers promising targets for a future tuberculosis vaccine A groundbreaking screening effort by researchers at MIT is pointing toward several protein targets that could be used to develop a novel tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. In a field where new vaccine approaches are urgently needed to combat the world’s deadliest infectious disease, the study highlights…
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IMB: The Global Research Powerhouse Transforming Medicine
Introduction: A global research powerhouse taking shape Over the past 25 years, the University of Queensland’s Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has established itself as a global force in biomedical innovation. From breakthroughs in venom-derived therapies to the development of disease-modifying strategies, IMB has consistently translated basic science into tangible health benefits. Its work spans…
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Landmark ADA-SCID gene therapy delivers life-changing results for Portlaoise boy
Overview: a breakthrough in ADA-SCID treatment A Portlaoise boy’s participation in a landmark medical study has yielded life-changing results, offering new hope for children born with the rare immune condition ADA-SCID. The nine-year-old, Andy Cash, was diagnosed with the life-threatening disorder just weeks after birth, and his family faced a long, difficult journey before a…
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QIMR Berghofer to undergo governance overhaul after 80 years
Overview: A landmark governance reform for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland government is ushering in a major governance overhaul for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer, the state’s flagship biomedical institute. After eight decades of operation, the reforms aim to expand access to incentive payments, strengthen accountability, and improve flexibility and commercial outcomes across…
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QIMR Berghofer set for governance overhaul after 80 years
Introduction: A major governance shift for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland government has announced a far-reaching governance overhaul for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer, aiming to modernise an institution with an 80-year legacy. The reforms seek to expand access to incentive payments, strengthen accountability, and improve flexibility and commercial outcomes for one of…
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QIMR Berghofer Governance Overhaul Expands Access
Queensland Announces a Governance Overhaul for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland government has unveiled a major reform package aimed at expanding access to incentive payments and strengthening the governance framework surrounding the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer. The changes, described by ministers as a necessary step to improve accountability, flexibility, and commercial outcomes, mark…