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Conferences | International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting | Media releases | Other

Manufacturing a cell therapy peace-keeping force, and more
22 June, 201817 October, 2019

20-23 June 2018 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting: 2,500+ stem cell scientists from 50 countries will hear from 150+ speakers including: Lab-grown mini-brains make new connections Fred ‘Rusty’ Gage (USA) is making mini-brains from human stem cells in the lab. But in order for…

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Treating diabetes; turning skin cells into brain cells; hearts in a dish
21 June, 201817 October, 2019

20-23 June 2018 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting: 2,500+ stem cell scientists from 50 countries will hear from 150+ speakers including: Treating type 1 diabetes with stem cells A Harvard team has shown they can control glucose levels in mice using a transplant of…

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International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting | Media releases

Could you regrow an arm or a leg? Salamanders can.
20 June, 201817 October, 2019

Could you regrow an arm or a leg? Salamanders can. Should you be allowed to try unapproved treatments without the FDA tick when you’re terminally ill? President Trump says yes. 20-23 June 2018 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting: more than 2,500 stem cell scientists…

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Conferences | International Society for Stem Cell Research 2018 Annual Meeting | Media releases

Stem cells: making blood, replacing skin, restoring eyesight. Regulations need to protect patients from snake oil merchants
18 June, 201817 October, 2019

Media preview 20-23 JUNE 2018 AT THE MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Stem cells are saving lives today—through bone marrow and cord blood transplants We’ll hear about trials making new skin, restoring sight, treating diabetes, repairing the brain But we’ll also hear of the dangers of risky treatments, snake oil merchants, and new US regulations…

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Macquarie University | Media releases

Why bluetongue lizards’ tongues are blue
11 June, 201817 October, 2019

Bluetongue lizards use their tongues as a last-ditch effort to avoid being eaten, according to the latest research from the Lizard Lab at Macquarie University in Sydney.

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Brainwave to let Parkinson’s patients sleep through surgery
5 May, 201817 October, 2019

Melbourne scientists have discovered a unique brain signal that will act as a homing device, making deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson’s disease and other conditions more accurate, more effective, and less confronting for the patient. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=opD7RHIVuXY&rel=0 Deep brain stimulation has transformed the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease by reducing their tremors and other…

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Macquarie University | Media releases

Are damselflies in distress?
30 April, 201817 October, 2019

How are insects responding to rapid climate change? Molecular Ecology paper Monday, 30 April 2018 Damselflies are evolving rapidly as they expand their range in response to a warming climate, according to new research led by Macquarie University researchers in Sydney. “Genes that influence heat tolerance, physiology, and even vision are giving them evolutionary options…

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Digital Health CRC | Media releases

Announcing the $200 million Digital Health CRC
12 April, 201817 October, 2019

A $200+ million opportunity to transform health delivery: improving health outcomes; reducing waste in the health system; building businesses and jobs. Announced on Friday 13 April with: Senator Zed Seselja, Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Professor Christine Bennett, Interim-Chair of the Digital Health CRC Dr Bronwyn Evans, Chair of MTP Connect Dr Zoran…

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Digital Health CRC | Media releases

Digital Health CRC announcement – media release
12 April, 201818 April, 2018

Government backs $200 million Digital Health R&D initiative A $200+ million opportunity to transform health delivery: improving health outcomes; reducing waste in the health system; building businesses and jobs. Launch with Senator Zed Seselja at 10 am, ‘Fountain Courtyard’, Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The new Digital Health CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) will invest over…

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Digital health backgrounder
12 April, 201818 April, 2018

The challenges – what’s the need? First off the rank – our projects About the Digital Health CRC Quotes for media The challenges Australia’s health system has contributed to a transformation in the human condition. We’re living longer – a child born today will on average live to 83 and see in the 22nd Century….

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