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Welcome Dr Dianne Ruka- ARMI’s Newest Institute Manager!
ARMI would like to warmly welcome Dr Dianne Ruka who has been recently appointed as Institute Manager! Dianne joins us with extensive experience in the higher education sector, including nine years with Monash University, having previously worked in the role of Centre Manager of the ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies within […]
ARMI Student Meets Parliament
Dialogue between scientists and policy makers is fundamental in informing our country’s leaders on the latest challenges facing the sector, in supporting funding for research and in ensuring experts are heard when making decisions on important issues. “Science Meets Parliament” is an event where a program of tailored training is delivered “to forge deeper connections […]
Wound healing is a billion dollar drain on the health system – this discovery hopes to plug it
Scientists have uncovered a key step in the wound healing process that becomes disabled in diseases like diabetes and ageing, contributing to a global healthcare cost of managing poorly healing wounds exceeding $250 billion a year. Importantly, the research published in Nature reveals a molecule involved in the healing of tissues that – when injected […]
Women in STEM: Congratulations Hila!
Congratulations to ARMI researcher Dr Hila Barzilai-Tutsch from the Currie Group on being awarded a 2024 Advancing Women’s Success Grant from Monash University. The grant will support the advancement of Hila’s career by providing access to funds that will allow her to continue her research alongside her carer responsibilities. As part of a wider initiative […]
ARMI Students to Gain New Ways to Connect, Relax and Be Invigorated
It is a truth universally acknowledged that being an Honours, Masters or PhD student in biomedical research can often be a treacherous experience. From managing coursework and deadlines, learning new techniques and developing skills, and even juggling part-time employment on top of conducting experiments, the one-to-three-year journey can be physically, intellectually and emotionally challenging. As […]
Eye-opening BioEYES
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education at the primary and secondary school level is fundamental in developing critical thinking skills in early life and cultivating a passion for science. A robust and engaging STEM education can not only foster the next generation of brilliant minds to solve some of life’s biggest challenges, but it […]
Professor Federico Calegari: Re-defining the Brain
In early 2024, ARMI will be welcoming its newest group leader to the Institute, Professor Federico Calegari. A leader in the endogenous neural stem cell (NSC) field, Federico (alias Fede) will be joining ARMI, jointly-affiliated group with the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden at TU Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden) and will be starting his team […]
ARMI’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee Launches First Ever Action Plan
ARMI’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee has launched the “Diversity & Inclusion 3-year Action Plan 2023–2025” today, outlining the current landscape and attitudes of the ARMI cohort, and the path forward to creating a stronger, more inclusive Institute. The Action Plan acknowledges and is informed by the voices of ARMI’s academic and professional staff, as well […]
Dr Amarjit Gill: Combining entrepreneurship and passion in health
Combining his clinical experience in dentistry and his entrepreneurial spirit, Dr Amarjit Gill has become a distinguished executive leader and global key opinion leader. He has recently joined ARMI’s Development Engagement Committee (DEC) with over two decades of invaluable experience in driving organisational growth and implementing strategic initiatives, achieving substantial revenue growth, and establishing key […]
ARMI Opens its Doors to the Public as part of Opening the Vault
Opening the Vault has become the leading public science event at ARMI, with the event returning this year for another edition. In partnership with Convergence Science Network, ARMI has once again opened its lab doors to the general public, providing a rare sneak peek into the amazing work of ARMI scientists and the innovative tools […]