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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 17h

🔬 We’re recruiting: Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing)

Join the Jenkins Lab at WEHI and be at the forefront of research in immunotherapy for brain cancer.

For full details and to apply visit: wehi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WEHI/job/Par...

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 6d

Dr Cavan Bennett’s discovery linking iron regulation to polycythaemia vera (PV) is driving real-world change. He found that high hepcidin levels reduce red blood cell production, leading to clinical trials of a new drug: Divesiran.

🔗 www.wehi.edu.au/news/finding...

Finding the iron link to a rare blood cancer

Dr Cavan Bennett won this year’s prestigious Burnet Prize, WEHI’s top annual award.

www.wehi.edu.au

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 8d

This image shows uniquely marked mouse liver cells. Researchers use genetically modified mice to mutate different cells within the liver and determine whether they are responsible for causing tumours.

See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 9d

We are pleased to announce the appointment of business leader and philanthropist John Dyson as the next President of WEHI’s Board, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for WEHI.

More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/john-dy...

A photograph of John Dyson along with the heading "New President for WEHI Board"

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 12d

Want to change the future of immune health? Dr Samantha Chan is - and it all started with a PhD.

The Snow Centre is offering fully funded scholarships to support clinician-researchers.

Applications close 5 October. www.wehi.edu.au/collaborativ...
#PhD #Scholarship #ImmuneHealth

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 14d

WEHI scientists led by @groomlab.bsky.social‬ @chinweetan.bsky.social map how Tfh cells tailor instructions based on infection type. A step toward smarter vaccines and therapies.

📄 In @natimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🔗 Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/unlocki...

Yellow Tfh cells activate magenta B cells to produce protective antibodies during parasite infection.

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 15d

Red blood cells are analysed inside a lab-on-a-chip, a tiny device that condenses the complexity of a lab into postage-stamp size. Researchers are using these to tackle malaria with speed and precision.

See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 20d

Wonderful to welcome the inaugural members of our new Independent Scientific Advisory Board to WEHI, renowned leaders with a wealth of experience who will help shape our scientific strategy and research focus.

Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/renowne...

Renowned leaders appointed to new WEHI advisory board

WEHI is bringing together leading experts and research pioneers to help shape the institute’s future, through the establishment of a new Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB).

www.wehi.edu.au

WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 20d

Last week, WEHI staff and students stepped away from the labs and laptops to join our R U OK? Day run and walk at Princes Park. 💛

Whether running or strolling, it was a wonderful chance to support each other’s wellbeing — with some furry friends along for the fun too! 🐾

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 21d

Big news! The Snow Centre for Immune Health welcomes our new Director, globally renowned coeliac research leader, Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din.

Learn more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/new-dir...

#ImmuneHealth #MedicalResearch #Leadership #SnowCentre #WEHI #RMH

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 22d

Step inside the world of discovery, where imagination and creativity collide. #ArtofScience.

See the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3eD...

View 16 extraordinary images captured by WEHI scientists working to solve urgent health challenges: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...

WEHI Art of Science I 2025 Exhibition

YouTube video by WEHImovies

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 27d

WEHI researchers have launched a landmark project aimed at closing the cultural gaps in prostate cancer care.

Funded by Movember.

Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/landmar...

Project leads Dr Ben Tran and Dr Arsha Anton

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 27d

Join a landmark study that will revolutionise immune health research.

To find out if you’re eligible to join the Snow Centre for Immune Health study, visit: www.thermh.org.au/about/commun...

@snowmedical.bsky.social

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 28d

In just 2 years, WEHI Ventures has backed 4 companies & a pipeline of pre-seed projects through its $66m 66ten fund.

💡 Bridging science & business
🌍 Scaling Aussie biotech globally
⚕️ Driving health impact

More👇
www.wehi.edu.au/news/driving...

Driving the next wave of growth in Australian biotechnology

In just two years, WEHI Ventures has carved a bold new path through Australia’s biomedical landscape – an audacious initiative backed by a $66 million fund known as 66ten.

www.wehi.edu.au

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · 28d

🎓 Applications are now open for WEHI’s International PhD Scholar Initiative.

📅 Apply by Sunday 26 October 2025

🔗 Learn more about eligibility, scholarships and how to apply: wehi.edu.au/education/ph...

Help us spread the word by sharing with your networks!

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Sep 5

Big news! The Snow Centre Research Clinics have launched.

The first patients have been recruited at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The research clinics are part of the Snow Centre for Immune Health, a partnership between WEHI, the RMH & Snow Medical.
Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/first-p...

The Snow Centre for Immune Health’s Dr Samantha Chan (left) with Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Associate Nurse Unit Manager Kate Jester (right)

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great to welcome prospective Honours, Masters and PhD students to WEHI’s 2025 Student Open Day.

Attendees heard from staff and students, explored our laboratories, discussed research projects with supervisors and connected with peers. 🧪🔬

💻 More info: www.wehi.edu.au/education/st...

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Sep 3

Researchers from WEHI’s Parkinson Disease Research Centre have won the 2025 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research. The team has been honoured for their research unravelling how PINK1, a key protein linked to early-onset Parkinson’s disease, works.

🔗 www.wehi.edu.au/news/eureka-...

📸 L–R: Professor David Komander, Dr Nicholas Kirk, Dr Sylvie Callegari and Dr Alisa Glukhova.

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Sep 2

"More than 2.8M Aussies live with asthma. This #AsthmaWeek, we're spotlighting research driving change. The Snow Centre for Immune Health is pioneering a new approach to immune health. Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au — Prof Jo Douglass

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 31

Two WEHI-led projects tackling Parkinson’s and acute myeloid leukaemia have each received $3m in NHMRC funding over five years as newly announced Centres of Research Excellence.

🔗 Learn more and meet the project leads: www.wehi.edu.au/news/6m-boos...

Professor Grant Dewson (left) and Professor Andrew Wei (right)

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏳ Only one week to go until WEHI’s Student Open Day!

✨ Meet researchers + students
✨ Learn about scholarships + applications
✨ Explore your next big opportunity

📅 Thursday September 4
⏰ 4-6pm

🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wehi-stude...

WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 22

A landmark research milestone, from a brilliant collaborative team, published in @natmed.nature.com

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

@sarahannbest.bsky.social @saskiafreytag.bsky.social tag.bsky.social @jimwhittle.bsky.social

Perioperative IDH inhibition in treatment-naive IDH-mutant glioma: a pilot trial - Nature Medicine

This pilot trial showed that perioperative treatment with the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) inhibitor safusidenib of patients with low-grade IDH-mutant glioma, with craniotomy and lumbar puncture bef...

www.nature.com

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 22

Researchers from WEHI, the Royal Melbourne Hospital & @petermaccc.bsky.social have achieved a brain cancer clinical trial world-first, providing hope to patients with low-grade gliomas.

🔗 www.wehi.edu.au/news/world-f...

The BrainPOP research team (left to right): Professor Kate Drummond, Dr Jim Whittle, Dr Saskia Freytag, Dr Sarah Best

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎓 Thinking about Honours, Masters or PhD study in biomedical research?

Come along to our upcoming Student Open Day!

📅 Thursday September 4
⏰ 4-6pm

🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wehi-stude...

WEHI Student Open Day 2025

Are you looking for a career in biomedical research?

www.eventbrite.com.au

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WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Aug 21

A big week of science, culture & connection at the 3rd WEHI DeadlyScience Pathways Program! 🔬

First Nations high school students enjoyed three days of lab time, meeting inspiring researchers, and visiting our partners across the biomedical precinct.

www.wehi.edu.au/news/the-dea...

The DeadlyScience Pathways Program returns to WEHI, inspiring the next generation of First Nations scientists

The 2025 WEHI DeadlyScience Pathways Program commenced on 5 August, with 29 First Nations secondary students from across Australia taking part in an immersive three-day science experience hosted at WE...

www.wehi.edu.au

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