Collaboration in action
Freiburg–Adelaide Biomedicine Virtual Symposium
The 2026 Freiburg–Adelaide Biomedicine Virtual Symposium showcased complementary strengths in cancer biology, immunology, and advanced biomedical technologies, with a strong focus on understanding tumour progression, immune interactions, and new therapeutic strategies. Bringing together nearly 30 academic colleagues from both institutions for research presentations and structured discussions, the Symposium highlighted how new technologies are transforming cancer research, from molecular mechanisms through to clinical translation and therapeutic development. The Symposium resulted in strong relationship building, knowledge exchange and the identification of future collaboration opportunities.
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| Theme | Adelaide University lead | University of Freiburg lead |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedicine | Professor Shaun McColl, School of Biological Sciences Dr Iain Comerford, School of Biological Sciences | Professor Dr Cristoph Peters, Head, Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research |
| Sustainability, Energy and Environment | Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray, School of Society and Culture | Professor Dr Melanie Arndt, Chair of Economic, Social and Environmental History, Vice Rector for Internationalization and Sustainability Professor Dr Hartmut Fünfgeld, Chair of Geography of Global Change |