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Science and medicine inspire art awards

Published on: 9 December 2022

This year's winners of the Jo Underhill IMB Art Award have been announced.

Five years fuel for drug discovery

Published on: 17 September 2021

Drug discovery research at IMB has been given a $12.9 million boost of Australian Government funding, to push the boundaries for more targeted, efficient new medicines.

Chemistry and human therapeutics

Our researchers work in chemistry and biology to better understand the molecular mechanisms of life, ageing, disease and death.

Meet the antibacterial superhero inside our cells

Published on: 22 September 2020

A key discovery on the immune system’s powerful defence against bacteria will contribute to global efforts to design immune-boosting treatments.

When our body detects a chemical produced by bacteria, it leads to the activation of immune cells known as MAIT cells to fight the infection.

Calling all MAITS: teaming up to solve the intricacies of the immune system

Published on: 3 March 2020

Is it a MAIT or foe? MAIT cells can help fight bacteria, but without the right signals, can contribute to cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers have been named on the prestigious list - Highly Cited Researchers 2019.

IMB scientists ranked among Highly Cited Researchers

Published on: 26 November 2019

Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers have been named on the prestigious list - Highly Cited Researchers 2019.

Professor David Craik and Julian Simmonds MP in plant room

New $35 million research centre unleashes the power of proteins

Published on: 25 October 2019

Mr Julian Simmonds MP visited IMB today to announce $35 million in funding to establish the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science (CIPPS).