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Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged
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University of Adelaide Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.
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Project to purify sperm for IVF success receives funding
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The University of Adelaide’s Professor Sarah Robertson has received more than $820,000 to address a significant unmet health need which forms part of the IVF process.
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Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship
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Professor Michael McLaughlin AM from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
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Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection
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A pharmaceutical breakthrough at the University of Adelaide is showing promise in both multi-organ radiation protection and cancer treatment.
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Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology
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Thales Australia and University of Adelaide will explore development of a unique Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) to counter battlespace threats, including fast-moving swarms of low-profile, armed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at extended ranges.
Video: IMAGENDO - Improving endometriosis care
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Nearly one million Australians suffer from endometriosis, where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb, and can suffer debilitating pain, pelvic inflammation, headaches, fatigue, and even infertility. Watch August's Research Tuesday featuring Professor Louise Hull, and Dr Jodie Avery from the Adelaide Endometriosis Research Group based at University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute and shared their recent findings on diagnosis and management for the condition.
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Sparc Hydrogen awarded for creating a greener future in SA
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Green energy company Sparc Hydrogen has received a Climate Leaders Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise category from the South Australian Premier’s Climate Change Council.
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Tranche Two seed funding announced under AEA
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Three University of Adelaide-led research projects have been awarded funding in Tranche Two of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Seed Grants.
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Grants to accelerate energy and diabetes research
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Three University of Adelaide-led projects have received funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for research into improving electric-vehicle batteries, more efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment. More than $1.1M was awarded, as part of the AEA program, which aims to help universities translate and commercialise their research.
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Environment and green technology projects funded
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Early-career researchers working to address global environment and climate-change issues were among the 10 University of Adelaide projects awarded as part of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award scheme.
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