October 2023
Ahead of the game
A prestigious ARC Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Kim Loh to continue a project that is investigating whether or not a specific protein in the brain could hold the key to curing obesity once and for all.
October 2023
Inspiring support
A PhD student's passion for one day finding a cure for the cancer that stole her beloved grandmother from her has been inspirational for long-time SVI donors.
June 2023
A single gene could hold the answer to a number of conditions
Two very talented PhD students have published the results of an impressive research effort into identifying a gene that could hold the key to genetic conditions.
December 2023
Are elite athletes more at risk from heart disease?
A landmark new study published in Circulation has found that certain genes in elite athletes could also be responsible for a higher risk of heart disease.
June 2023
Vic Gov’t funding to help halt the progression of blood cancer
Prof Louise Purton has received Victorian Government funding under their mRNA Research Acceleration Fund to continue her work on finding a cure for blood cell cancer.
October 2023
Rising Star fellow Jarmon Lees
Supported by a Fellowship from the Marian & E.H. Flack Trust, Dr Jarmon Lees and his team from the Cardiac Regeneration Lab are focussed on developing new treatments for its most common complication, heart disease.
October 2023
Rising Star fellow Jian Kang
As a cancer biologist, Dr Jian Kang has a unique insight into the mechanics of one of the deadliest forms of the disease, ovarian cancer.
October 2023
Rising Star fellow Kiryu Yap
Dr Kiryu Yap, whose Rising Star Fellowship has been supported by the L.E.W. Carty Signature Grant, is developing cutting edge regenerative medicine techniques to treat liver disease
June 2023
Gene editing could mean an end to inherited disease
Associate Professor Andrew Deans and his multidisciplinary team have been awarded Victorian Government funding to pioneer the development of RNA-based gene editing technology.
May 2023
Clinical Trial to explore the use of artificial intelligence in improving breast cancer detection
A clinical trial is currently being developed to support an Australian-led research study examining the use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening to improve the accuracy, efficiency and overall patient experience.
May 2023
Meet Matty, a Fanconi anaemia warrior!
Matty was diagnosed with Fanconi anaemia when he was three months old. Read about him and his hero, his Grandmother "Honey".
May 2023
Charity Golf Day a hole in one for SVI Research
The effort (and fun) was all worth it – an incredible $160,000 was raised on the day!
May 2023
Our next generation of excellence
Our next generation of talent: PhD student, Mary Louise Fac's Honours project has been recognised with a Dean's List award.
May 2023
Diabetes Australia grant supports new generation research
Recent research has shown that Tregs, a particular type of immune cell, control the autoimmune responses that cause type 1 diabetes.
Health Matters Webinar – Osteoporosis
At this Health Matters webinar, you will hear from leading researcher Professor Natalie Sims, an internationally recognised bone biologist. Her team have identified new therapeutic targets that may be used to treat osteoporosis.
2023 Charity Golf Day
Our 2023 Golf Day is now sold out. Many thanks to our sponsors, whose participation supports the valuable medical research being undertaken by SVI.
2024 Charity Golf Day
Our Charity Golf Day returns for 2024! Register today to support the valuable medical research being undertaken by SVI.
March 2023
Pioneering research awarded MRFF Funding
A multi-disciplinary team led by Associate Professor Andrew Deans has been awarded just under $1 million in funding for their cutting-edge gene editing research which aims to prevent children and young adults dying from bone marrow failure syndromes.
April 2023
Wound healing technique to use patient’s own cells
Associate Professor Geraldine Mitchell has been awarded a prestigious Medical Research Future Fund grant to develop an alternative to skin flaps using bioengineered skin and incorporated blood vessels.
June 2023
Weary Dunlop Foundation supports ‘heart in a dish’ research
Dr Jarmon Lees has been awarded a Weary Dunlop Foundation grant to further his work on identifying new treatments for heart attack in people undergoing cancer treatment.