Christmas functions are a great way to celebrate the year, strengthen relationships and reward your team. They are notorious for being a bit of a “booze fest,” with nearly half of staff surveyed having drunk too much at their work holiday party and more than a third of Aussie workers intending not to drink at […]
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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: Cate Cheney Institution: SAHMRI Award: Pan Macedonian Federation of SA CureCell Award for Cancer Research, 2025 Project: Generation of a microbiome-oriented adjuvant therapy for
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
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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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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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
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:
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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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
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: