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Curtin media statements and news (CHIRI-related)
Media contact: Lauren Sydoruk (Curtin Media)
2020
September
Curtin researchers recognised at WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
July
Boost for liver cancer patients with new $10.8 million world-class research centre
June
Curtin project awarded funding to test new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Curtin research into 3D printing of skin awarded medical funding
Study finds new link between sub-concussion and motor dysfunction
May
Results of dog cancer treatment trial raise hopes for human use
March
Curtin student named Forrest Research Foundation Scholar
January
Study finds tiny ‘nano’ capsules effective in treating type two diabetes
Curtin planetary sciences and health research boosted with ARC funding
2019
December
ARC-funded Curtin research partnership to extract anti-diabetic from lupins
November
New funding boost for dementia-focused research at Curtin
October
Progressing the long-term plan for stem cell research
Statins linked to increased risk of skin infections and diabetes, study finds
Curtin scientists recognised as future leaders in research innovation
Curtin study sheds new light on the growth of bladder cancer
Announcement of the new Centre of Excellence for Synthetic Biology
August
Curtin study investigates potential new treatments for pancreatic cancer
New Curtin scholarship to help improve outlook for liver cancer patients
March
New Curtin-led traumatic brain injury research secures 50 million
2018
December
Misfortune teller: predicting concussion complications early
NHMRC funding for new Curtin research from Alzheimer’s to phobias
RACI awards for Curtin science education and neurochemistry experts
Cannabis compound gives hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
November
Keeping cancer in check: the potential of checkpoint blockade to treat elderly cancer patients
How do superbugs become super? Understanding antibiotic resistance
Study shows elderly mice with mesothelioma tumours deteriorate faster
August
Measuring leakage through the blood-brain barrier
Curtin researchers bound for female leadership mission to Antarctica
Could garlic hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s disease?
July
Cannabinoid plays role in survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer
Immunity protein at birth reduces likelihood of childhood malaria
