Entries by Jennifer Huynh

Out of sight – an exhibition that explains cancer to members of the low vision community

November 27, 2019 in /by

Outreach programs at universities often involve displays, exhibitions, lectures and other forms of public engagement.  Researchers within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) have developed a unique program targeted at those who have low vision or are blind. Called the Sensory Scientific Exhibition and Discovery Day, the program has travelled nationally – most recently on show at the […]

Congratulations to Martin Davey

November 22, 2019 in /by

Congratulations to our very own Martin Davey, who has just received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). The DECRA scheme supports research in areas of critical national importance by enabling outstanding Australian and international early career researchers to conduct their research in Australia. Martin will receive more than $425,000 for […]

Congratulations to Erica Tandori

November 21, 2019 in /by

Our artist in residence, Erica is one of eighteen local creative practitioners and collectives that have received support through the Creators Fund to undertake intensive research, experimentation and development that will take their careers, practice and businesses to a new level. An initiative of the Creative State strategy, the Creators Fund takes inspiration from initiatives in the […]

Congratulations to Richard Berry

November 21, 2019 in /by

Our very own Group leader, Richard has been awarded a 5 year Viertel Senior Medical Research Fellowship.  This is richly deserved recognition for his sustained high level contributions to biomedical science. Richard will receive $1.25 million ($250,000 per year for five years) to support his research into how viruses and tumours escape cellular immunity. According to […]