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- The first oral treatment for psoriasis has a successful clinical trial
- Professor David Craik has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science, winning the David Craig Medal and Lecture, awarded to a researcher who has made a significant contribution to chemistry over their career.
- IMB researchers have contributed to the largest-ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding 42 regions across the genome associated with the disease.
- Genomic surveillance has detected a new strain of Strep A called M1uk in Australia
- A research collaboration with Moderna to develop a Strep A vaccine has secured $8 million in philanthropic funding.
- Interim Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Bronwyn Harch is lending her support to the Soils for Science program.
- IMB researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s immune system to fight back against both chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.
- This year's winners of the Jo Underhill IMB Art Award have been announced.
- Dr Zeinab Khalil shares how the team uncovers the secrets hidden in soil, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and plans for 2023.
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