Edith Cowan University
Researchers taking a closer look at eye cancer
New research from ECU is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, has such a high rate of metastasis.
Medical Research
Macquarie University
Gene therapy discovery triggers hope for glaucoma patients
Macquarie University researchers have identified a gene therapy that could help treat the eye disease glaucoma, with potential applications for other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Southern Cross University
Healing natural disaster trauma using art and psychedelic therapies
Southern Cross University will trial a world-first stepped care treatment using group-based arts programs and MDMA-assisted therapy to help Northern Rivers flood survivors suffering PTSD.
Southern Cross University
High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increases cancer risk, new study finds
Australians are unable to recognise malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-detection guidelines, according to new Southern Cross University research.
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University announces $10m gift from Blackmore Family Foundation
It’s the second major gift to Southern Cross from the Blackmore Family Foundation, the personal philanthropic trust of Mr Marcus Blackmore AM and his wife Caroline Furlong.
Macquarie University
New lung biopsy procedure revolutionises cancer diagnosis process
Macquarie University Hospital respiratory specialists have devised an ingenious combination of existing equipment that can do the work of a million-dollar surgical robot for a fraction of the cost.
Edith Cowan University
Genetic link between diabetes and gut health could offer treatment solutions
Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Type 2 Diabetes and certain gut disorders, which could pave the way for more effective therapies.
Macquarie University
How brain research breakthrough could spark next generation of hearing devices
New brain research has busted a 75 year-old theory about how humans hear. Distinguished Professor David McAlpine explains how the findings could lead to better voice recognition technology as well as more advanced hearing devices.
Edith Cowan University
ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
University of Technology Sydney
Air pollution particles linked to development of Alzheimer’s
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
University of Technology Sydney
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
Southern Cross University
New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma
A Southern Cross University research team has shown the prevalence of melanoma skin cancer is 120 times higher in surfers than in the general population.