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Lab-grown airway cells: breathing new life into respiratory disease research

Our lab-grown airway cells have huge potential to understand how respiratory diseases work. It can also reduce the need for animal testing.

Giving our green spaces the green light

Have you changed the way you interact with green spaces like parks or backyards since the pandemic? We want to hear from you.

Something in the water: tracking COVID-19 with every flush

Our scientists are working on a silent but effective stalking operation tracking COVID-19. It involves wading through our waste water.

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Meet the researcher: Lesley Pearce

Meet COVID-19 researcher Lesley Pearce and learn a bit more about her work behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the researcher: Dr Jurg Schutz

Dr Jurg Schutz is part of the team helping Australian businesses manufacture face masks. He gives us the low down on this research.

3D-printed artery stent keeps blood flowing

There are lots of things you can achieve through 3D printing. But who would have thought life-saving 3D printed artery stents could be one of them?

Outbreak ready: working to prevent human and animal disease

Our scientists continue their important work safeguarding human and animal health from disease, while we strive for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Antivirals, antibiotics or vaccines: what are our options for tackling COVID-19?

We take a closer look at the different vaccine and treatment options being used to tackle COVID-19. And explain what they all mean.

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Meet the researcher: Prof. S.S. Vasan

Professor S.S Vasan is leading our SARS-CoV-2 virus work and the pre-clinical trials testing two COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

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Two vaccine candidates tested at ACDP

We’re testing two COVID-19 vaccine candidates for their efficacy at our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP).

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Meet our researchers: Cathy Moir

Meet our expert and senior food microbiologist, Cathy Moir. Cathy explains why we’re interested in coronavirus and food safety.

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‘Deeply worrying’: 92% of Australians don’t know the difference between viral and bacterial infections

Many people are confused about common infections, believing antibiotics can treat colds, flu and other viruses. This could fuel a dangerous rise in drug-resistant superbugs.

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