Phospho-regulation of kinetochore function during mitosis
Phospho-regulation of kinetochore function during mitosis
About the Project Accurate partition of the duplicated genome during cell division is crucial for cellular viability and organismal development. Chromosome mis-segregation is a major source of aneuploidy, and it … Read More Read More
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Investigation of the biological behaviour and genetic regulation of rare cancers, to develop new therapies.
Investigation of the biological behaviour and genetic regulation of rare cancers, to develop new therapies.
About the Project We are an active research group investigating ocular tumours, sarcomas, and have an interest in thyroid cancer. Currently we have five PhD students who are in various … Read More Read More
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Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)
Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)
About the Project The battle against Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is entering an exciting phase with the development of gene therapies aimed at reducing pathogenic proteins. Our team has developed … Read More Read More
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Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
About the Project The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship will be part of the Australian Research Council funded Australian Laureate Fellowships Program “Upconversion Nanophotonic Systems” led by Distinguished Professor Dayong … Read More Read More
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Sperm derived factors involved in egg activation.
Sperm derived factors involved in egg activation.
About the Project At the fertilization in mammals the sperm initiates a series of Ca2+ oscillations by introducing PLCzeta into the egg. These Ca2+ oscillations activate embryo development. There is … Read More Read More
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Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
About the Project Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked … Read More Read More
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Drug discovery leading to novel therapeutic avenues for the treatment of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
Drug discovery leading to novel therapeutic avenues for the treatment of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
About the Project Acute pancreatitis is often a fatal human disease. The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is significantly increased in patients with chronic pancreatitis. The main causes of acute … Read More Read More
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Molecular Mechanisms of Receptors in Inflammation and Pain
Molecular Mechanisms of Receptors in Inflammation and Pain
About the Project Are you interested in understanding how the cardiovascular and nervous systems work? Join our research team to study the molecular mechanisms that regulate receptors and their signaling … Read More Read More
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Synthetic mRNA for re-programming and gene editing of human dental pulp stem cells - Clinical PhD
Synthetic mRNA for re-programming and gene editing of human dental pulp stem cells - Clinical PhD
About the Project 'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE' Project start date: October 1st 2025 [Deadline for applications: 1st August 2025] January 1st 2026 [Deadline for applications: 1st November 2025] … Read More Read More
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Intraspecies Interactions In the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis
Intraspecies Interactions In the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis
About the Project The need to distinguish self from non-self is a requirement spanning the kingdoms from bacteria to plants and humans. Many microbes are highly clonal and frequently restrict … Read More Read More
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