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Dr James Daveson, a gastroenterologist at Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking people living with coeliac disease across Central and North Queensland to take part in two clinical trials of new treatments for their condition. Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/gZubT5ZT
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Please join us in congratulating Associate Professor Lucy Burr, who has been appointed as our new Director of Clinical Research 🎉 Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/gyfVXMdK
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Professor Janet Hardy is officially retiring from Mater Research after an extraordinary career that has seen her transform care for palliative care patients. Thank you, Prof Hardy, for everything you’ve done over the past 21 years. lnkd.in/g6brdpc9
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Mater's dedication to research excellence has again been demonstrated with the announcement of the 2024 Mater Publication of the Year Winners. 🔬 @haresshsajiir 🔬 @sumaira_hasnain 🔬 Dr Charles Bell 🔬 @KatieSBrooker 🔬 Dr Jesrine Hong 🔬 @MartinAleysha lnkd.in/gMmmKe_G
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Inflammatory markers found in the blood of people with long COVID could explain ongoing cardiovascular issues in people who have had the virus. Prof @RonacherK and A/Prof Lucy Burr collaborated on the @UQ_News led study. Learn more: lnkd.in/gv3ASeTj
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Australians with a rare and life-threatening blood cancer may soon see a new treatment option, thanks to a $450,000 fellowship awarded to final year PhD student Muhammed B Sabdia, by @SnowdomeAU 🩸 Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/gE8Rfgei
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Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Catherine Shannon is helping breast cancer patients by offering clinical trials that can provide access to new drugs and treatment sooner. materresearch.org.au/news-pu…
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Today is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The @CREStillbirth is working to normalise conversations around pregnancy and baby loss. With evidence-based resources, it is helping families navigate grief. carearoundloss.stillbirthcre…
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People who cannot have mRNA vaccines will soon be protected from COVID-19 thanks to a new protein-based vaccine being trialled at Mater Research. Prof Paul Griffin said COVID-19 is still present in the community and encourages people to volunteer. lnkd.in/gb4b_Kcb
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Prof Brian Gabrielli and Prof @KristenRadford3 swapped their lab coats for party frocks this week for Frocktober. Alongside their teams, they are raising funds for @ocrfaustralia which generously supports both of their research programs.
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Our outstanding Mater Researchers were recognised at the recent Mater People Awards. Congratulations to winners: ⭐️A/Prof Jake Begun ⭐️Prof Janet Hardy ⭐️MIDAS EASY Health Project Team ⭐️The Catherine's House Research Team Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/ganNJX4J
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Translational breast cancer researcher Dr Jodi Saunus @SaunusJ is at the forefront of the fight against triple-negative breast cancer. Her work aims to uncover new ways to treat this aggressive form of breast cancer lnkd.in/gkRRBU6k
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Mater Research has launched a new state-wide centre of excellence to improve the healthcare of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you to those who presented their personal stories at the launch event lnkd.in/gSG-UpFZ
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Mater Research celebrates the achievements of our Higher Degree Research Students and Early Career Researchers 🎉 Thanks to @materfoundation for their generous support that enabled the awards that were presented at the 2024 Future Leaders Symposium. lnkd.in/g2jP4nbA
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A/Prof Liisa Laakso's role as a past-president of the World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy was acknowledged recently at the organisation's 30th anniversary conference in London. Congratulations A/Prof Laakso!
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Mater Researcher A/Prof Shelley Wilkinson and Director of Obstetric Medicine at Mater Mothers’ Hospital Dr Jo Laurie are radically redesigning the gesational diabetes service at Mater Mothers' Hospital to be: 🤰 woman-focussed and 📱 digitally-supported lnkd.in/gcf3YnXx
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INSPIRE has been republished with even MORE MEMBER articles! So if you are looking for interesting & engaging reading over the summer issue 30 of INSPIRE is now available! In this jam-packed issue of INSPIRE, we explore the many advances taking place in paediatric HMR.
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From all of us at Mater Research, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅
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Congrats to Mater Researcher Dr Sahar Keshvari, whose 3-year Liver Foundation Professor Pauline Hall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship was recently extended. Dr Keshvari was also highly commended in the Rising Star Award category at @UQ_News Faculty of Medicine Excellence Awards.
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Associate Professor Kym Rae was featured in the latest issue of @ResAustralia INSPIRE. A/Prof Rae and her research team are giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families a voice through research and supporting the growth of strong families. lnkd.in/gt7U4rDM
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