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CureCell Award winner Matteo Pitteri – developing precision genetic therapies and a ‘Trojan horse’ delivery mechanism to treat motor neuron disease

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In July, 65 PhD students submitted single-page synopses on their research into cell or biological therapies. In this series of posts we talk with the seven award winners about their ground-breaking science, their lives as a researcher and how they’ll spend their $10,000 prize… Award winner: Matteo Pitteri Institution: Florey Institute Award: AusHealth CureCell Award, 2025 Project: Unlocking Brain-Penetrating Antisense […]

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How often should you conduct random drug testing in the workplace?

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When it comes to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, drug and alcohol testing isn’t about catching people out. It’s about protecting your workers and contributing to a healthier workplace. In industries where impairment could cause harm, such as mining, healthcare, transport, manufacturing or construction, drug and alcohol testing programs act as both a deterrent

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Methodologies for cultural change for a healthier workplace

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Creating a healthier workplace is a legal, cultural, and commercial necessity. Across Australia, updated psychosocial regulations now expect employers to manage mental health and wellbeing risks with the same seriousness as physical hazards. Global bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are clear: workplaces that intentionally invest in health

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AusHealth CureCell Award winner, Thi Giáng Tuyết Phạm (Snow) – finding better solutions for chronic wound care with a multifunctional hydrogel

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In July, 65 PhD students submitted single-page synopses on their research into cell or biological therapies. In this series of posts we talk with the seven award winners about their ground-breaking science, their lives as a researcher and how they’ll spend their $10,000 prize… Award winner: Thi Giang Tuyet Pham (Snow) Institution: Flinders University (sponsored by MBCRC) Project: A Wound

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AusHealth CureCell Award winner, Matt van der Burg – finding a new way to deliver drugs to the brain

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In July, 65 PhD students submitted single-page synopses on their research into cell or biological therapies. In this series of posts we talk with the seven award winners about their ground-breaking science, their lives as a researcher and how they’ll spend their $10,000 prize… Winner: Matthew van der Burg Institution: University of Queensland Award: AusHealth CureCell Award, 2025 Research project:

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Drug and alcohol testing in healthcare: Australian laws and workplace obligations

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Healthcare is the largest employing industry in Australia and approximately 16.2% of people work in the sector. Healthcare professionals work in high-stakes environments where even small errors can have life-altering consequences. Ensuring staff are fit for duty is essential, which is why drug and alcohol testing in healthcare is both a legal and ethical responsibility.

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AusHealth CureCell Award winner, Lachlan Staker – seeking a gene editing therapy for hereditary blindness

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Winner: Lachlan Staker Institution: University of Adelaide Award: SMART CRC CureCell Award, 2025 Research project: Dual Action Gene Editing Strategy for Treating Dominant Negative or Toxic Gain-of-Function Mutations Lachlan, congratulations on your award! How did it feel to win? I had no words – it honestly felt too good to be true! The award includes

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AusHealth CureCell Award winner Kelsy Prest – developing a ‘claw’ to isolate and study blood cancer cells that evade chemo and targeted drugs

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In July, 65 PhD students submitted single-page synopses on their research into cell or biological therapies. In this series of posts we talk with the seven award winners about their ground-breaking science, their lives as researchers and how they’ll spend their $10,000 prize… Winner: Kelsy Prest Institution: University of Melbourne Award: AusHealth CureCell Award, 2025 Research project: The Clone Claw:

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Drug testing mining workplaces under Australian WHS laws

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Mining is one of Australia’s highest-risk industries and one of the most tightly regulated. Safe Work Australia reports that the industry, although improved greatly, still has one of the highest fatality rates among industries. According to the article How safe are Australia’s mines? “… there are indications of worsening mental health, rising fatigue and high

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Safe and healthy workplaces: understanding the role of stress in substance use

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Australia has the second-highest levels of workplace stress in the world, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 report. When stress is persistent and unmanaged, it can take a significant toll on individuals, teams and entire organisations. One often overlooked consequence of chronic stress is its link to increased substance use. Some employees

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