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Predicting cancer patient response to drugs that block DNA repair

06 Nov 2023

Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may benefit from the drugs in combination with chemotherapy.

Scientia Professor Rebecca Ivers, Professor Stuart Tangye and Professor Gail Matthews

UNSW researchers named Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows

13 Oct 2023

Three academics from UNSW Sydney have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to injury research, treatments for HIV, viral hepatitis and COVID-19, and leadership in immunology.

Drug that targets scar-like tissue in tumours shows promise for pancreatic cancer

30 Aug 2023

Early laboratory results in mice show the drug PXS-5505 increases survival when combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.

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Pioneering national genomics initiative to fight cancer launched at UNSW

27 Jul 2023

UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Molecular Oncology will partner with not-for-profit cancer genomics leader Omico to deliver the national precision oncology program PrOSPeCT.

‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell research

15 Jun 2023

A new technique developed at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney could make stem cell studies up to 100 times more efficient.

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Link between chronic stress and comfort eating: mouse study

09 Jun 2023

A new study in mice shows that stress can override natural satiety cues and drive cravings for sweet foods.

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UNSW researchers awarded $33m for medical research

15 Mar 2023

Fifteen projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.

Obese man prepares Ozempic pen. Semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes.

What we can learn from the Ozempic shortage

13 Feb 2023

Stronger advertising regulations and other weight loss drug options are needed, UNSW Sydney experts say.

UNSW researchers receive more than $5.9m in Cancer Institute NSW grants

01 Feb 2023

Professor John Pimanda receives the new Translational Program Grant for his team’s work with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Green light for universal COVID-19 vaccine project

25 Jan 2023

A universal vaccine that could bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic is now in development at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

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