Illuminate - Spring 2022

Illuminate - Spring 2022

Illuminate newsletter header, Spring 2022
Landmark test sparks hope for thousands of colon cancer patients
Landmark test sparks hope for thousands of colon cancer patients
September, 2022

Researchers have shown for the first time that a blood test can identify colon cancer patients who need chemotherapy after surgery and those that can be safely spared.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) takes a ‘selfie’ with WEHI Director Professor Doug Hilton
Direct from Doug
September, 2022

This issue of Illuminate brings you news of bright minds working together with passion, commitment and creativity to improve health outcomes for all of us.

Dr Andrew Keniry and Professor Marnie Blewitt
DNA discovery: how an 'accordion effect' helps switch off genes
September, 2022

WEHI researchers have revealed how an ‘accordion effect’ is critical to switching off genes, in a study that transforms the fundamentals of what we know about gene silencing. 

WEHI and not-for-profit DeadlyScience join forces
Deadly duo working together to enhance Indigenous opportunities in science
September, 2022

WEHI and not-for-profit DeadlyScience are partnering to boost the engagement of Indigenous school students with education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

WEHI malaria researchers (from top left): Steph Studniberg and Associate Professor Diana Hansen, Dr Anthony Hodder and Professor Alan Cowman, Dr Rhea Longley.
Research bites back against global scourge of malaria
September, 2022

Malaria is one of the world’s most serious health challenges, responsible for some 200 million clinical infections and 600,000 deaths in 2020. 

Dr Paola Favuzza
Fellowship drives drug discovery
September, 2022

A new fellowship will support WEHI malaria researcher Dr Paola Favuzza with the vital industry experience required to turn basic scientific research into positive outcomes for patients. 

Researcher poses in lobby
Protein boost: Advancing precision research
September, 2022

When Dr Toby Dite started his Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne he wouldn’t have predicted that a decade or so later he would be working just across the road.

Long-time supporter of WEHI, the late Olive May Thurlby.
Lasting legacy: Vale Olive May Thurlby
September, 2022

Olive May Thurlby passed away peacefully in May last year, just short of her 101st birthday. She had been a friend of WEHI’s since making her first donation to the Institute in 2011.

The Alfred Hughes PhD Scholarship has been established in Alfred’s memory by his sister Yvonne ​ Clements.
A sister’s tribute: Scholarship supports PhD students
September, 2022

After her cherished brother Alfred Hughes passed away, Yvonne Clements wanted to honour him by distributing his Estate among several charities. 

Two people on blue sofas chat with a yellow coffeee table nearby
Say Hi to WEHI: Brightest and boldest in the spotlight
September, 2022

WEHI’s new advertising campaign shines a spotlight on amazing people – our scientists, our supporters and those whose lives we change through our research and discovery.

Computer illustration of a purple flower-type object with green stems on a black background
Celebrating 25 years of Art of Science
September, 2022

Art of Science, our annual showcase of the marvellous images produced by WEHI students and staff during their research, will be unveiled in October.

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