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Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:22:38 +0000

A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, following growing evidence these groups face disproportionate long-term impacts from the virus.

New liver cancer blood test to make detection more effective and accessible

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:50:34 +0000

Liver cancer patients may soon be able to check if their disease has returned with […]

New Curtin-invented eye treatment seeks to prevent child blindness

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:08:50 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� researcher will create a revolutionary new eye gel therapy that seeks to […]

Tiny lab-grown tumours to help fight liver cancer as part of new Fellowship

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0000

Tiny, laboratory-created tumours will be grown to help fight liver cancer, as part of new […]

National registry for common genetic condition provides new possibilities

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:47:04 +0000

�鶹ֱ��’s Professor John Olynyk has played a leading role in establishing a new national […]

Funding boost for Curtin tool to predict chemo effectiveness

294101E — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:19:53 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� research to develop an early diagnosis tool predicting how cancer patients will respond […]

Curtin health research projects share in State Government funding

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:26:42 +0000

Preventing hearing loss in children with cancer and revolutionising Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment are among […]

Making moves for WA children

290081a — Tue, 28 May 2024 02:50:49 +0000

While you’re never too old to learn, the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself […]

Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 16 May 2024 04:22:23 +0000

Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for […]

Research to help people born preterm breathe easier

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:54:25 +0000

Chronic lung disease is an unfortunate yet common ailment for people born preterm, however Curtin […]

Using “superhero bugs” and AI to save lives from infections

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:48:17 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� research is aiming to combine artificial intelligence with natural, infection-fighting viruses to help […]

Global medicinal cannabis study launches next phase in Australia

294101E — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:49:24 +0000

Australians living with one of 200 chronic conditions may now be eligible to participate in […]

Eight Curtin health and medical research projects awarded funding

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:49:57 +0000

A new therapy to stop the progression of multiple sclerosis and an acoustic analysis tool […]

Curtin medical student awarded prestigious Global Voices Scholarship

Lauren Sydoruk — Mon, 29 May 2023 02:39:15 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� medical student has been awarded a prestigious Global Voices World Health Assembly (WHA) Scholarship, which provides opportunities for young leaders to make a difference on global healthcare issues.

Curtin researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Researchers at �鶹ֱ�� have identified the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells, offering potentially significant implications for the almost 3,000 Australians diagnosed with the deadly cancer each year.

New tests seek to predict liver cancer relapse and improve survival rates

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:58:14 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will develop a suite of tissue and blood-based diagnostic tests that can predict whether liver cancer will return, giving hope to thousands of patients who currently have a less than 20 per cent chance of survival at five years.

Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:48:51 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research will investigate the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed […]

Alzheimer’s discovery crowned overall Curtinnovation winner

Lauren Sydoruk — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:37:35 +0000

A ground-breaking Curtin-led research project that discovered a possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease has been crowned the overall winner at the 2022 Curtinnovation Awards.

Curtin projects amplify hearing healthcare in the community

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:56:28 +0000

Curtin-led research will provide the first estimates of the number of Aboriginal children with ear infections and hearing loss while another will help hearing care decision-making.

Study confirms ED cases spike after Australian bushfires

286333f — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:04:37 +0000

New research has – for the first time – found a direct link between people’s exposure to bushfire smoke and visits to Perth’s metropolitan emergency departments within days.

New scientific approach drives people to take control of therapy sessions

286333f — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:40:46 +0000

A new universal approach to mental health issues has been developed, used across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and high schools, and will be researched by a Curtin-led international team.

Four Curtin researchers recognised in 2022 WA Young Tall Poppy Awards

Lauren Sydoruk — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:11:13 +0000

Four �鶹ֱ�� researchers have been recognised in the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

Leading chair in big data appointed

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:36:06 +0000

A new Chair appointment will greatly enhance Western Australia’s international competitiveness in artificial intelligence, image analysis and computation involving large medical datasets.

Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms: survey

Yasmine Phillips — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:33:22 +0000

More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19 reported alarming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, new Curtin research has found.

Digital health technologies to help Aboriginal young people with ear disease

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:08:03 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� and Ear Science Institute Australia will leverage digital health technologies to target Aboriginal young people with ear disease and hearing loss to support their mental health.

New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:35:23 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common side effect of hearing loss.

Curtin-developed wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain

286333f — Sun, 29 May 2022 18:02:07 +0000

A new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, providing valuable insights into how they adapt to dance through disabling pain.

App to enable early diagnosis and intervention for speech impairment

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 17 May 2022 18:10:21 +0000

Curtin researchers will investigate the use of a web-based assessment application for the early and accurate detection of speech impairment, as part of a new Curtin-led project.

‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:29:13 +0000

Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalised care for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Mobile device use can help or hinder bonding with babies in the womb

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:46:22 +0000

New Curtin research has found how and why parents used mobile devices during pregnancy was an important factor in whether or not that use helped them feel closer to their unborn baby.

Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows

286333f — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:50:05 +0000

A new Curtin study has found 95 per cent of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending food sources such as oily fish and eggs.

New agreement uses 3D technology to help treat rare genetic disorder

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000

Researchers will use 3D facial analysis technology to help understand and eventually guide the treatment of a rare genetic disorder that affects one in 50,000 people as the result of a new agreement.

Black holes and helium the focus for Forrest Research Foundation scholars

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:22:18 +0000

Two �鶹ֱ�� PhD students have been named prestigious Forrest Research Foundation Scholars.

Rebooting Evolution

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:08:37 +0000

The building blocks of life-saving therapeutics could be developed in days instead of years thanks to new software that simulates evolution.

Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births

286333f — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:40:28 +0000

A new Curtin study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked to one in 10 babies in the Pacific Island region being born preterm and of low birth weight.

Research partnership to tackle obesity epidemic with medicinal cannabis

286333f — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:19:37 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� and Perth-based company, Little Green Pharma Ltd (LGP), have joined forces to explore the use of medicinal cannabis treatment options for obesity and related health issues.

Curtin research to focus on pancreatic cancer ‘bubbles’ in blood

286333f — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:58:47 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will investigate the make-up of cancer-carrying ‘bubbles’ with the ultimate aim of detecting pancreatic cancer in its early stages, thanks to funding from PanKind.

New study highlights major deficiencies in lung cancer care in Australia

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:59:16 +0000

Curtin-led research has exposed serious flaws in the services and infrastructure available in Australia for the treatment of lung cancer, which is the country’s leading cause of cancer-related death.

Curtin study finds mobile devices a lifeline for families during lockdowns

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:00:06 +0000

New Curtin research has revealed a positive aspect to the COVID pandemic, with families found to benefit from the extra time together during lockdowns and mobile devices proving useful for helping the

Pandemic increases loneliness among Australians with adverse health outcomes costing up to $2.7 billion per year

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:36:41 +0000

Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, the ‘Stronger Together: Loneliness and social connectedness in Australia’ report has revealed the economic cost of loneliness in Australia.