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Bacterial biofilms hold back effective treatment in kids’ lung infections
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Study finds biofilm link to persistent wet cough in children
According to those involved in the collaboration between Menzies School of Health Research, the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Western Australia (UWA), there had previously been ‘scant data’ to support the theory.
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Media release | Bacterial slime causing persistent wet coughs for children
New research has led to a breakthrough in understanding an important driver of recurrent chest infections in children.
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The West Australian | New research sheds light on kids' coughs
Children who experience a nasty and persistent wet cough may be affected by an antibiotic-resistant slime, new research suggests.
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Preventing infant wheeze and childhood asthma
A new $1.6 million Australian-UK world-first project aimed at preventing wheeze in preschool children and potentially asthma in later childhood by using an orally administered bacteria lysate to boost immune systems has been announced.
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Media Release | Opportunities for the next generation of local scientists
A new training centre aimed at developing a sustainable, local biomedical and health sciences workforce has been launched at Menzies School of Health Research.
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NT News | $300k raised to assist in bridging gap
SMALL acts of charity and an AFL legend from the Territory have played a crucial role in raising $300,000 for five new traineeships at a cutting-edge research centre in Darwin.
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CDU Origins Edition 1 2020 | Award secures future of NT biomedical services
Associate Professor Heidi Smith-Vaughan and her Menzies team are using the 2019 biennial Ramaciotti Biomedical Research Award to establish a sustainable centre for excellence focussing on biomedical career entry and progression for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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2019 Ramaciotti AWARD WINNER
View a short film of the 2019 Ramaciotti BioMedical Research Award recipients.
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Ramaciotti Biomedical Award worth $1 million granted to Northern Territory research team
The biennial Ramaciotti Biomedical Research Award, worth $1 million, has been granted to a biomedical research team at the Menzies School of Health Research, based in Darwin.
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Ramaciotti Foundations recognise strides in Australian-based research
Professor Heidi Smith-Vaughan and her team at Menzies have been awarded the biennial Ramaciotti Biomedical Research Award, worth $1 million.
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Large donation for vital research
The generous staff at Darwin Airport have donated $13,000 to Menzies School of Health Research to go towards the purchase of Anaerobic Chamber.
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Anaerobic Chamber to help improve lives of Indigenous Children.
The Chamber is a crucial piece of equipment for growing anaerobic bacteria that can be found in children under the age of 5 with middle ear infections and chronic lung disease.
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NHMRC features Menzies' researcher Robyn Marsh
NHMRC Frank Fenner early career fellowship winner Robyn Marsh talks about her research experience.
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Territory researchers win national awards
Two researchers from Menzies School of Health Research were recognised for their contribution to the science community at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Gala Dinner held at Parliament House in Canberra last night.