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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Every coat tells a story. White = breakthroughs Victoria’s independent medical research institutes have delivered Grey = what’s at risk without State investment in 2026/27 Pause. Read. Then act. ✉️ Write to your MP: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget2026

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

More than 60% of Australian medical researchers left active research roles between 2019 & 2024 because they could not make ends meet - while my costings from the PBO suggest the govt could more than double annual spending from the MRFF without any effect on its base level of funding.

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Up to $1.4 billion in medical research remains unused under government cap

Researchers say securing funding has become increasingly tough, with many left with no choice but to spend a disproportionate amount of time applying for grants.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Today, we brought ME/CFS to APH. With the theme Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems, the PFG of ME/CFS meeting highlighted a stark truth: people with #MECFS & #longCOVID must use systems built for stability, consistency & recovery, while living with fluctuating and unpredictable capacity.

Navy blue background with photos featuring speakers from the meeting. ME/CFS Alliance logos appear along the bottom (Bridges & Pathways, Emerge Australia, MEANA, ME/CFS Australia, and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Group Australia).

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I reflect on a quote shared by Sandra Goodyer, a parent and carer of 2 young sons with #ME/CFS. One of her children said "I am going to be old by the time there is a cure". I hope we can find more scientific answers and better care and support for young people with #ME/CFS. #MECFSAllianceAustralia

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We heard from James Dunn,who was at the peak of their legal career& patenthood when they got #ME/CFS #POTS. James went through an intense medical journey, traumatic at times, to get these diagnoses. Sadly, ending his career when cognitive load was impacting his limited energy #MECFSAllianceAustralia

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Henry Barker, a young person living with #ME/CFS and #LongCOVID. Has bravely shared their experience, sadly becoming 'an observer and not a participator' in everyday teenage activities. Life is less spontaneous & they continue to live with the ongoing fear of relapsing. #MECFSAllianceAustralia

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It is an honour to be invited to attend the 'Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS- fluctuating Energy, Fixed systems' event in Canberra. Hosted by @emergeaustralia.bsky.social and the #MECFS Alliance. As a scientist I am here to show my support to the community. #MECFSAllianceAustralia #LongCOVID

A round table discussion setup. Co chairs Anne Wilson and Mike Freelander MP are speaking.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

In 2025 we have welcomed two new members- Shearn Dior (PhD student) and Dr Reena Mukhiya. Looking forward to sharing more lab updates in 2026 on our vaccine responses studies in immunocompromised people, our post-acute infection syndromes work and much more! Wishing you all a happy and safe 2026.

The Antiviral Immunity lab at the Burnet is having morning tea. There are 6 women scientists of diverse backgrounds and age groups sitting around an outdoor table under an umbrella enjoying Melbourne coffees.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I say this with teary eyes. Thank you Lily Schubert & Tracey Collins for bravely sharing your personal #MECFS stories 🙏 You inspire myself & the team to keep trying to find answers in the lab. We hope our work will lead to therapies & better tests for earlier diagnosis @emergeaustralia.bsky.social

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

In lab news this month! Congratulations to Maddison Cali, our honours student who was awarded the Best 10min talk at @burnetinstitute.bsky.social student symposium this month! 👏👏👏 Maddison studies post-acute infection syndromes including POTS and Long COVID. (📸Back row, on right end).

Eight research students who have won awards at the symposium are standing proudly holding their certificates.

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

📝 Working on a manuscript? Not sure on how to navigate the submission process? Join our next workshop “Manuscript Mastery” for all the tips and tricks on how to prepare your work for publication! 🕰️ Wed 10th Sept 10am - 12pm Register by 5pm Friday 5th September bit.ly/45gWCst

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Excited to share our 1st paper from our collaboration with @ianjohnwoolley.bsky.social & Spleen Australia is published! We describe predictors of VZV& shingles vaccine uptake in asplenia. Also a good reminder to all eligible adults to get their shingles vaccine! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

sciencedirect.com

Varicella zoster virus reactivation episodes and vaccination uptake in Spleen Australia registrants

The Australian National Immunisation Program recently made the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), Shingrix, available to First Nations people (Aborigin…

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Proud supervisor moment this afternoon! Our honours student, Maddison, did a great job presenting their project on post-acute infection syndromes. There was heaps of interest and Maddison fielded many questions. 👏 Watch this space for updates on this exciting project! 🧪🥼🧫

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Are you a spectral flow cytometry guru? Join my team @burnetinstitute.bsky.social in Melbourne, where you will contribute to vaccine immunological response studies in immunocompromised and vulnerable people. www.seek.com.au/job/84837146...

seek.com.au

Research Assistant - Flow Cytometry Job in Melbourne VIC - SEEK

Join a world-renowned research institute and work within our Antiviral Immunity Laboratory team!

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I met Plum Stone @plumskyjam.bsky.social the founder of @saferairproject.bsky.social in Canberra last year. Plum is a passionate advocate for clean indoor air for all and lives with #LongCovid. Tune into @emergeaustralia.bsky.social podcast where she talks with CEO, Anne Wilson.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It is #LongCOVID Awareness Day. At least 10% of people will experience symptoms for many months, even years after COVID. These can be debilitating & impact everyday things we all take for granted. We hear you! Our lab is studying the causes behind LC. We hope to find better diagnostics & treatments.

A picture of a grey and teal ribbon with the word long COVID typed in white on the grey part. The title of the image says "Long COVID Awareness Day" and is dated 15 March 2025 which is today.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Go team Burnet! 👏 It is amazing to think that a Hep C vaccine could be on the horizon. Great work by Dr Joey McGregor, Prof Heidi Drummer, Dr Andy Poumbourios the team. #lorneiandi @burnetinstitute.bsky.social

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

📚 For those of you out there interested in the role of SARS-COV-2 reservoirs and persistence in Long COVID. Check out our earlier perspective in @mja.com.au it came out late 2024 but certainly relevant today! #LongCOVID onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Towards a cure for long COVID: the strengthening case for persistently replicating SARS‐CoV‐2 as a driver of post‐acute sequelae of COVID‐19

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PolyBio Research Foundation @polybiorf.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

1/ Cutting-edge Recommendations Provide Treatment Path for Millions of Long COVID Patients In a new report, global experts outline key considerations to address persistent SARS-CoV-2; provide a roadmap to test critical new long COVID therapies polybio.org/cutting-edge...

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Cutting-edge Recommendations Provide Treatment Path for Millions of Long COVID Patients - PolyBio Research Foundation

In a new report, global experts outline key considerations to address persistent SARS-CoV-2; provide a roadmap to test critical new long...

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

🐳 Join us in sunny Lorne, Australia next month, 19-21 Feb, for the @theviin.bsky.social Infection and Immunity Conference. 🪼 Absolutely great line-up this year! In person (sea-side🐚) and virtual registration options available too. Don't miss out- www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration

A photo of coastline called the great Ocean road in Victoria Australia. The water is blue and torquise. The waves crash on to rocky alcove and sandy beach. The conference is hosted at one of the local towns.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Our other focus is studying vaccine responses in vulnerable people. In July we published our first study on serological responses & clinical outcomes of 3‐dose #COVID19 vaccine schedule in kidney #transplant recipients & people on #dialysis. doi.org/10.1002/cti2... More on these groups in 2025! 1/2

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<em>Clinical & Translational Immunology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library

In this study, we found that serological responses to COVID-19 vaccines in kidney transplant recipients lag behind people receiving dialysis by approximately one dose. Predictors of poor responses we...

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Jana Batovska @mozztacular.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Very beneficial discussions during #AVS12 panel on Indigenous virology including how the Nagoya Protocol relates to our work - lots to learn but here is some basic information specific to Australia: www.dcceew.gov.au/science-rese...

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Next up at #AVS12 is the Indigenous Virology session. Looking forward to hearing from the panel members - Natalie Netzlar, Allison Imrie, Trevor Lithgow & Lloyd Dolan. To get insights on how AVS and research in general can improve representation of first nations people in the field of Virology.

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I Am Dr.Sam @iamdrsam.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Did you know there are viruses big enough to have their own viruses? Chantel Abergel went back to the land of dinosaurs in the permafrost to discover many weird and wonderful giant viruses 🤯 #AVS12 #virology @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Using oncolytic viruses to fight transmissible facial tumours in Tassie Devils is such a cool approach!💥 Anjali Gowripalam's research has focused on selecting the right vector to 'vaccinate' devils. Does using poxvirus vector system mean life long Immunity? Watch this space! #AVS12

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Really enjoyed this #AVS12 talk by Branka Grubor-Bauk. Looking forward to seeing more on the development of this vaccine against ZIKV which has such devastating effects.

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 03/12/2024

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

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Australasian Virology Society @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We are lucky that the Rob Webster oration this year is Chantal Abergel who has travelled from the CNRS-AMU, Marseille where she is the director of Information Génomique et Structurale. Chantal is presenting 20 years of research on giant viruses. #AVS12

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Fabulous turn out at the #AVS12 career panel discussion. The crowd had fantastic questions! Our panel had plenty of wisdom to share. Thank you to our engaging panelists- @profpaulyoung.bsky.social Stephanie Gras, Fassili Coulibaly, Stacey Lynch, & Byron Shue. @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social

Five virologists of different backgrounds and experience make up the panel. They are sitting on chairs on a stage answering questions from junior scientists in the audience.

A photo from the back of the audience in a large conference room. There are many junior scientists (50 to 100) facing the stage where the panel is sitting. Some are asking questions.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This week I'm posting live from #AVS12. Starting off the conference with our special ECR sessions that I have been fortunate to co-host with 2 great ECRs @ebony-monson.bsky.social and Robson Kriiger Loterio. @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our @mja.com.au Perspective on the role of SARS-CoV-2 viral persistence as a driver for #LongCOVID is out now. Great to work on this piece with with Michelle Scoullar, Emma Tippet, Suman Majumdar and @brendancrabb.bsky.social Read it here 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/... #SARSCoV2

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Towards a cure for long COVID: the strengthening case for persistently replicating SARS‐CoV‐2 as a driver of post‐acute sequelae of COVID‐19

Click on the article title to read more.

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A whole new world over here @bluesky! I am based at the Burnet Institute and my team study the impact of viral infections on health, immune responses to infections and vaccines in variety of vulnerable populations. #WomenInSTEM

The Antiviral Immunity team at Burnet consists of 5 female scientists who are in the photo.

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