Celebrating our women researchers and students in SBS who are pursuing careers and leading innovation across the biomedical sciences - and beyond.

Applications are now open for the Picchi Brothers Foundation Prize for Excellence in Asthma Research (Closing date: 19 February 2020)

Drs Marlene Hao and Lincon Stamp, co-lab heads from the University of Melbourne’s Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience and Centre for Stem Cell Systems, are investigating the link between the unique properties of glial cells from the gut and their protection against aggressive cancer development, as seen in glial cells of the brain.

A Melbourne research team, including members of the Centre for Stem Cell Systems, has reproduced and visualised the earliest developmental steps in human immune cell production in the laboratory. They are now set to advance our understanding of childhood diseases like leukemia and autoimmune conditions.

A prestigious recognition of female neuroscientists for outstanding contributions to basic or clinical neuroscience research.

Congratulations to researchers across the School of Biomedical Sciences who have secured funding through the latest rounds of NHMRC Ideas Grants and ARC Discovery Projects.

The biosciences education forum, where teaching meets technology, comes to Melbourne for the first time.

Eight academics from the School of Biomedical Sciences have been promoted to the position of full professor in 2019.

Nadia Rajab, a PhD student at the Centre for Stem Cell Systems, was recently invited to submit images of her work for its inclusion in the “Pretty Little Things” artwork project by The Cutaway

Associate Professor Megan Munsie, Deputy Director of the University of Melbourne Centre for Stem Cell Systems recently presented at the Convergence Science Network on the promise of stem cell therapies, the danger of untested stem cell therapies and the need for advanced health policies in this area.

Alumni of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences are invited back to campus for an extensive program of festive events and networking opportunities.

Researchers from the Depts of Physiology and Anatomy and Neuroscience receive newly established grant to support their research profile development. Applications for the award close 30 November.

Entries for the student-run scientific imaging competition will be on public display until Friday 25 October.

For the inaugural day, we take a look at how far anatomical research has come.

Prof Mark Ashton, Honorary Member of the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience (School of Biomedical Sciences) and highly regarded cosmetic surgeon has appeared on Channel 9’s A Current Affair report.

What you should know about the rise of non-evidence-based treatments.

Members of the community including researchers, students and the general public gained an insight into the partnerships needed to take scientific discoveries from the lab to patients in the clinic.

Postgraduate, Masters and Honours students are invited to submit scientific images for the competition, which will involve a public exhibition and the opportunity to win prizes

Hear from our panel of experts on how high schools can help students develop the digital literacy skills they need to enter – and thrive – in a future workforce, whatever the industry.

Professor John Furness, Head of the Digestive Physiology and Nutrition laboratory, Department of Anatomy, has been recognized by The Physiological Society for his outstanding contribution to digestive and autonomic nervous system research.