ECR conference 26 Aug 2013 showcases young scientific talent

Early Career Researchers (ECR) events provide an AMREP-wide forum for ECRs to present and discuss their work in both oral and poster presentations. These showcase events are intended to foster collaborations, networking and a greater awareness of the expertise and research being conducted on the site. The AMREP ECR conference is being held 26 Aug 2013.

Prof Russell Gruen awarded the 2013 John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship byRACS

Head of the National Trauma Research Institute, Professor Russell Gruen, was awarded the 2013 John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) 82nd Annual Scientific Congress in May 2013. The Fellowship, worth $150,000, is the premier research award of the RACS, and is awarded annually.

Ancient cultures, new futures launch 11 June 2013

In August 2012 the Centre for Ethics in Medicine and Society facilitated a highly successful reconciliation workshop: Ancient cultures, new futures: Sri Lankans moving forward together, in Sri Lanka.

Infectious Diseases researcher wins prestigious Health Minister's award

Infectious Diseases researcher Associate Professor Anton Peleg (SOBS) has received the Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research for his leading research into hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance. Anton is an infectious diseases physician at the Alfred Hospital, and collaborates with the Dept of Infectious Diseases.

Gene therapy research into prevention of MS myelin damage

PhD student Jie-yu Chung, Department of Immunology, is researching the use of gene therapy to stop MS myelin damage. Jie-Yu won a Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MRSA) scholarship a year ago. Working with A/Prof Frank Alderuccio, Jie-yu has successfully introduced genes into immune system B and T stem cells to ensure that they recognised myelin as 'self', and therefore not attack it. The next stage is to identify the particular subset of cells which attack myelin.

Sharon Lewin at UNAIDS: towards an HIV cure

Prof Sharon Lewin, Head of Department of Infectious Diseases, is a member of the International AIDS Society (IAS) international working group currently developing a global scientific strategy for HIV cure research. Sharon recently visited UNAIDS in Geneva and presented on 24 May 2013 to staff ongoing work on "Towards an HIV Cure" and an update of preparations for the forthcoming International AIDS Conference in Melbourne in 2014. See youtube video:

13 June 2013 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) information night

Monash University is holding an information night for intending Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) students on 13 June 2013 at Clayton. The course is open to 3rd year MBBS students. 2013 saw an unprecedented number enrol at Central Clinical School, as the CCS's reputation grows for cutting edge medical research at a clinical centre. Enquiries: hdr.ccs@monash.edu or see details at: