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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A new WIMR-led study has identified biomarkers that predict the likelihood of a cancer patient developing checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes before they are treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/predict...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Two recent studies from WIMR’s Fungal Pathogenesis and Drug Discovery research group have identified links between cancer and fungal infections that could ultimately lead to new, safer and more effective treatments. Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/surpris...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

A study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that a genetic variant, APOE ε4, functions as a broad immune modulator, creating a built-in vulnerability to a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8zf9j6 @neuroproteome.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @springernature.com

Dr Caitlin Finney is seated and Dr Artur Shvetcov stands beside her. They are in an office and next to a computer screen that features research data.

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Join us in congratulating WIMR’s Prof Natasha Rogers, who was recently awarded the Ian McKenzie Award for Outstanding Contribution in Transplantation at the recent TSANZ annual scientific meeting. Find out more: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

WIMR’s Prof James Chong has been awarded almost $1m from the MRFF’s Stem Cell Therapies Mission. This project aims to create and improve new heart muscle using stem cells, and to use these cells as grafts to repair damaged heart muscle. Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/new-fun...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Discovery Magazine issue 10 is OUT NOW! Read the latest issue of Discovery magazine here – wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Congratulations to WIMR’s Dr Caitlin Finney, who has been awarded a MRFF EMCR Initiative grant for her innovative approach to understanding the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Australian medical research institutes are struggling due to Government grants not covering the full costs of researchers' salaries.

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

WIMR stands with AAMRI and its concerns in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. We need a better grant system that funds the full costs of research so we can continue to deliver lifesaving treatment and therapies. #standupforscience2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement #Election2025

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

A new WIMR-led discovery could be key to creating a new class of urgently needed antifungal drugs that works differently to current therapies, reducing their toxicity. Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/discove...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The new WIMR website is officially LIVE! 🔊 Dive in to explore the latest news, stay updated on our upcoming events, discover the brilliant researchers behind our work, and get an inside look at the life-changing work underway at WIMR. We’re just a click away! - wimr.org.au

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Celebrating the amazing women at WIMR on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Their groundbreaking work is shaping the future of healthcare and inspiring the next generation of scientists. 🤩🔬

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Could sleep disorders be associated with some cancers? Learn more about this interesting research led by WIMR Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis from the Sleep and Cancer Research Group on page 8 in our latest issue of Discovery Magazine - wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Congrats to 6 WIMR researchers who received Ideas Grants from the NHMRC. This funding is essential for the support of WIMR research on investigating new treatments and understanding underlying mechanisms for some of the world’s greatest health issues. Read more: wimr.org.au/news/more-th...

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Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) @warcusyd.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

We are so pleased to announce the Academic Promotions of the following @warcusyd.bsky.social staff: Prof Eddy Kizana - Level E A/Prof @lilianalaranjo.bsky.social - Level D A/Prof Pierre Qian Level D Congratulations to all! @clarachow.bsky.social @sydneyuni.bsky.social @westmeadinst.bsky.social

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Congratulations to WIMR’s Translational Transplantation Therapies who recently won the Sydney University Sprint to Create competition. Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve... Image credit - Nicola Bailey

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

A recent WIMR-led study has used a new technique to explain how a vaccine adjuvant, an immune stimulant called AS01, activates the immune response in human lymph nodes. Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research @westmeadinst.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Last week, we celebrated 10-years since the opening of the WIMR building! We marked the milestone with cake and a celebration of the many discoveries made in this incredible space, and the talented and dedicated people who work within its walls.

Text say "Celebrating the WIMR building's 10th Anniversary". The image is of the corner of a white building against a blue sky.

A collage of images including Professor Tony Cunningham AO and Professor Philip O'Connell cutting a cake that features a picture of the WIMR building; a white rectangular cake featuring a photo of the WIMR building; Professor O'Connell and Dr Stephanie Lynch who is holding a certificate.

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