News: Defence
Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection
Radiation plays a crucial role in a number of fields; it’s vital for shrinking cells in current cancer treatments, propelling nuclear-powered military submarines and electricity grids, and more. However, radiation carries risks. Overexposure can lead to radiation poisoning, triggering severe symptoms and conditions such as causing cancers, cognitive impairments, and fatal multi-organ (lung, intestines, heart) failure. In Australia, workers including uranium miners, our military personnel, emergency service professionals, and astronauts are all vulnerable to radiation poisoning. To mitigate its adverse effects, University of Adelaide researchers have made great strides towards a world first: a multi-organ anti-radiation drug.
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Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Grant funding of up to $160,000 is available to researchers from Australian Universities to conduct a literature review. Applications due by Monday 30th September 2024 @ 17:00 ACST
CADR-RAS 2024 Showcase
Last week, the Centre for Advanced Defence Research - Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CADR-RAS) hosted its 2024 Showcase in Adelaide. The event brought together leading researchers from 11 participating universities, Defence researchers and Defence force personnel.
