Thanks to philanthropic support, Anny (Nan) Su is creating tiny, lab-grown 3D models of heart and kidney tissue to uncover the mechanisms driving cardiorenal syndrome and test potential therapies.
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Reports of substantial weight loss and improved metabolic health have fuelled enormous interest in GLP-1 medications. But are they truly a universal solution, or is the reality more complex?
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The 2026 SVI Discovery Fund Luncheon, graciously hosted by Christine Tarascio AM and her family, brought together supporters, scientists and friends for an engaging afternoon celebrating the impact of philanthropy on medical research.
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Dementia is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet current treatments cannot stop the disease. At SVI, Dr Emma van der Westhuizen is determined to tackle this challenge, thanks to philanthropic generosity.
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Researchers from the Human Genomics & Evolution Lab have helped uncover how DNA inherited from extinct human relatives continues to influence our biology today.
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An SVI-led research team has been awarded an NHMRC Ideas Grant to tackle one of the most persistent challenges faced by people with a heritable condition called Fanconi anaemia: identifying its genetic causes to improve diagnosis and care.
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MECCA Brands M-POWER has awarded catalytic funding to the BRAIx collaboration to accelerate the translation of its AI technology into real-world breast cancer screening programs.
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SVI's Associate Professor Jock Campbell argues that cardiovascular disease prevention needs to start in childhood.
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Dr Prerak Trivedi from SVI’s Immunology & Diabetes Unit has been named one of seven recipients of a Breakthrough T1D Early Career Basic Researcher Fellowship.
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On National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week, SVI stands with the families and individuals affected by Fanconi anaemia, a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder that stops the body from properly repairing damaged DNA.
An international team, including Associate Professor Davis McCarthy and colleagues, has developed a breast screening artificial intelligence (AI) tool that estimates a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer more accurately than current methods.
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A new study, led by Professor Michael Gantier from the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, has revealed that tiny fragments of RNA play a critical role in regulating the immune system. SVI's Dr Dingyi Yu was a key contributor to the study.
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SVI is welcoming DNA damage and repair researcher Dr Rebecca Smith, thanks to funding from the Cancer Council Victoria’s Cancer Research Fellowship Victoria Program, announced today.
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SVI researchers Associate Professor Ramin Shayan and Dr Tara Karnezis are helping establish the new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for Lymphoedema and Lymphatic Regeneration.
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SVI PhD student Mary Louise Fac has taken home the Roger Melick Young Investigator Award from the Australia and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society.
Her work reveals a surprising age-dependent characteristic in women’s bones.
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SVI researcher Dr Steve Foulkes has earned international recognition for research that is reshaping how clinicians understand exercise intolerance in people affected by cancer and heart disease.
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SVI researchers Associate Professor Andrew Deans and Dr Sarah Henrikus have joined a national effort to develop targeted treatments for a group of aggressive cancers.
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Congratulations to all our SVI PhD students who completed their seminars this year: Navya Shukla, David De George, Angela (Yi) Wang, Pongsakorn Sukonthamarn, Laura Sanz Villanueva, Yali Deng, Aaron Kwok, Lara Abbouche, Maddy Comerford, Jenny Lam, Stephanie Rowe, Dhruti Parikh and Luke Spencer.
The SVI Foundation is welcoming respected Australian leader Paul Ramadge to its Board, highlighting his breadth of experience across media, education, international collaboration and philanthropy.
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SVI researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding why children with Fanconi anaemia develop life-threatening bone marrow failure.
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This year’s student-led BiomedLink Conference, held at the Bio21 Institute, brought together around 80 biomedical science students from 15 institutions, creating a vibrant space for connection, collaboration and skill-building across universities.
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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is highlighting the far-reaching impact of Australian medical research through a new series of case studies.
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SVI had the honour of hosting Professor Sir Philip Cohen, a scientist whose discoveries have shaped modern biology, for a special seminar this week.
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PhD student Kezia Gitareja is studying a new way to stop multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects the cells in our bone marrow.
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As we celebrate World Diabetes Day, SVI Director Professor Thomas Kay is proud to share how your support is helping give life back to people with diabetes.
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Scientists studying the fat-tailed dunnart, a tiny Australian marsupial, have uncovered genetic clues that explain how different mammals develop their facial features.
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Through her raffle fundraiser, Jedda Hindmarsh is helping to drive awareness, advance scientific discovery, and give hope to others living with lipoedema.
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Building on SVI research from the BANDIT trial, Eli Lilly and Company has announced the launch of the BARICADE Phase 3 trials.
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Once a champion trainer on the track, Jack Holt became a champion for medical research – a race for cures that continues today.
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Dr Chirantani Mukherjee is working to understand how Fanconi anaemia develops at the genetic level to find faster, more accurate ways to diagnose the condition and design better treatments.
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