ASPREE Framework Initiative

ASPREE Framework Initiative

– ABOUT ASPREE framework initiative   The ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial is a major study of healthy ageing involving 16,703 Australians over 70 and 2,411 Americans over 65. Funded with over $60M from the NIH since 2012, ASPREE...
Melanoma

Melanoma

– ABOUT Melanoma   Melanoma in Australia is a major public health challenge, remaining a leading cause of cancer deaths, especially among younger adults. Prognosis for advanced stages is poor, with limited effective treatments. Despite this, genetic...
Alertness CRC

Alertness CRC

– ABOUT Alertness CRC   The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Alertness Safety and Productivity recognises the critical importance of sleep for human functioning and overall wellbeing. However, in today’s 24-hour society, sleep is often neglected...
Koala genome

Koala genome

– ABOUT Koala genomeĀ  Access to the koala genome offers valuable research prospects. Scientists now have the full genetic map of around 20,000 genes, courtesy of the Koala Genome Consortium. This data reveals unique koala genes related to their diet and...