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Study Hub helps students kick learning goals
The Northern Study Hub in Broadmeadows has marked its first anniversary in operation, with more than 200 tertiary and TAFE students now registered to attend the site.
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La Trobe awarded over $7m in NHMRC grants
La Trobe University researchers have secured more than $7 million through the highly competitive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant scheme, for research into issues including childhood dementia and women’s knee injuries.
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Bendigo student accommodation gets green light
An enhanced student experience is on the way for Bendigo as La Trobe University has secured planning approval for new accommodation in the city centre.
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Culturally tailored care lifts healthy birth rates
More First Nations babies are being born healthy through a culturally tailored midwifery model of care delivered at three major maternity services in Melbourne, according to a large-scale study led by La Trobe University.
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Fat stores power the body’s virus defence
La Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body’s early detection and defence against viruses, in world-first research which could revolutionise antiviral strategies.
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$82m clinic a health boost for Melbourne’s north
A major new health clinic has opened at La Trobe University, expanding access to allied health services in Melbourne’s north while helping to address Australia’s continuing critical health workforce shortage.
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Tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance
La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University launches a major research initiative focussed on new ways to target antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Milestone for mRNA manufacturing facility
a Trobe University has celebrated an important step in the development of a world-class innovation ecosystem at University City with a Traditional naming and smoking ceremony marking the installation of two BioNTainer units, BioNTech’s container-based mRNA manufacturing system.
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Cell-inspired sensor paves way to real-time health
A team led by La Trobe University has drawn inspiration from nature to develop a breakthrough sensor that can rapidly track tiny molecular changes in blood, paving the way to real-time, personalised medicine.
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Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery
Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to potential new treatments to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability.
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are missing out on gender-specific guidance at a critical time in their lives.
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Invisible material could revolutionise smart tech
Scientists at La Trobe University have produced a new, powerful electricity-conducting material, in research which could revolutionise smartphones and wearable technologies like medical devices.