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Garvan Institute of Medical Research

A one-two punch for pancreatic cancer: ‘softening’ tumours before chemo

06 Apr 2017

A two-step approach has had promising results in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, which has a dismal five-year survival rate of just 7%.

Major funding boost in the search for type 1 diabetes cure

23 Sep 2015

Garvan Institute immunologist UNSW Conjoint Professor Shane Grey and collaborators have been awarded $3.3 million to continue innovative research into islet transplantation therapy as a cure for type I diabetes.

Why it's hard for obese people to lose weight

06 Feb 2013

When obese people diet, they often find it virtually impossible to lose weight. Now researchers have found the brain circuitry behind the phenomenon.

A different dimension in cancer research

10 Jan 2013

A UNSW-affiliated researcher is one of six young people awarded Cancer Institute NSW grants to find new ways to help prevent and treat cancer.

Gastric bypass surgery may cause bone loss

06 Nov 2012

Researchers are urging doctors to prioritise bone health care when considering bariatric surgery.

Unmasking pancreatic cancer secrets

26 Oct 2012

The complexity of genetic mutations responsible for pancreatic cancer means patients may need individual diagnoses and treatments, Australian research shows.

Michael J Fox Foundation funds local research

06 Aug 2012

The Michael J Fox Foundation is supporting Australian research into Parkinson's Disease led by Associate Professor Antony Cooper.